Sebastian entered his office, ready to tackle another busy day. He glanced at his watch, noting it was just past eight. It had been a week since Samuel had started working at Prime Enterprises, and the beggar-turned-cleaner had already become a topic of conversation among the staff. Samuel's hard work and friendly demeanor were beginning to win over even the most skeptical employees.As he sat at his desk, his secretary, Abigail, entered with a stack of documents. "Good morning, Mr. President. These are the reports from the finance department. Also, there's a meeting scheduled with the board at ten.""Thank you, Abigail," Sebastian replied, taking the reports from her. "How's Samuel doing? Have you noticed anything unusual?"Abigail smiled, shaking her head. "Actually, Samuel is doing exceptionally well. He's always the first to arrive and the last to leave. The cleaning staff have taken a liking to him, and he's even helped out in other areas when he saw a need. His work ethic is im
"Mr. President, the board meeting is about to start.” Abigail’s voice came through.The senior management board meeting which was supposed to be held yesterday by 10am, was shifted to today because of the meeting with the junior management staff.Sebastian was in his office, engrossed in a finance report, when the intercom buzzed. "Thank you, Abigail. I will be there shortly," Sebastian replied, closing the report and standing up. He straightened his tie, took a deep breath, and walked out of his office. As he made his way to the meeting room, he passed Samuel, who was diligently vacuuming the hallway. Samuel gave him a respectful nod, which Sebastian returned with a slight smile. The cleaner's dedication had not gone unnoticed, and his story of perseverance resonated with many in the company.The board meeting was long and intense, filled with discussions about quarterly earnings, future projections, and strategic moves. Throughout the meeting, Sebastian kept thinking about Samue
The next day at work, Samuel lingered near the entrance to the security office, his broom in hand as he listened to the guards’ conversation. They were discussing the upcoming weekend game, their voices light and jovial. Samuel knew this was his chance.“Hey there, fellas.” He called out cheerfully, stepping inside. “Talking about the big game this weekend?”The guards looked up and smiled. “Hey, Samuel. Yeah, just discussing who’s gonna take home the trophy this year.”Samuel grinned. “I have got my money on the Titans. They’ve been unstoppable this season.”The guards laughed, and one of them, a burly man named Jake, nodded in agreement. “You might be right, Samuel. Those guys are a force to be reckoned with.”Samuel chatted with them for a few more minutes, his friendly demeanor putting everyone at ease. As the conversation continued, he casually steered it towards the topic of the new security measures.“So, I heard there have been some upgrades around here.” He said, trying to so
The sudden shout froze Samuel in his tracks, heart pounding as he turned to see another security guard approaching. This one was leaner than the first one that questioned him earlier, but his expression was equally stern."Hey you! Stop there right now!" The security guard barked, his eyes narrowing with suspicion.Samuel forced a calm smile, though his mind raced to come up with a plausible story. "Hello, officer." He said, turning to face the guard fully. "Is there a problem?"The guard stepped closer, eyes flicking to the keycard Samuel still clutched in his hand. "What were you doing in the secure storage room? That area is off-limits to janitorial staff."This is the second time within a few minutes that Samuel is being told that. It shows the importance of the document he took from the secure storage.He did not actually know what it would be used for, he just had to do what he was paid for.Samuel raised the keycard, keeping his tone light. "I was just cleaning up, sir. Missed
Samuel’s hand trembled slightly as he ended the call. The smooth, polished voice had unnerved him more than he cared to admit. Leaning back in his chair, he took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing thoughts. His reprieve was short-lived, however, as his phone buzzed again, the same unknown number flashing on the screen.He answered, steeling himself for whatever was next. “Hello?”“Listen carefully, old man.” The voice said, skipping any pleasantries. “Your next task requires a bit more finesse. You are going to install a virus into the systems of Abigail, Sebastian, and William Prime. Their systems are well-guarded, so you will need to be discreet.”Samuel could not believe what he was listening to, the task could look difficult this time, but with the right money, he would still go for it.Samuel’s mind raced. “How do you expect me to do that?”“You will use your cleaning duties as cover. Each of their offices has a computer. When you are in there, plug in this USB drive.” The
Abigail moved swiftly through the maze of cubicles and offices, clutching a folder of crucial documents. She knew that securing these files was imperative; the virus attack had shown them just how vulnerable they were. As she reached the secure storage room, she swiped her keycard and hurried inside.The storage room was dimly lit, its rows of shelves filled with binders, boxes, and safes containing the company’s most valuable papers. Abigail quickly made her way to the safe where the share certificate document was kept, her heart pounding in her chest. She entered the combination, her fingers trembling slightly as the lock clicked open.Swinging the door open, she froze. The space where the share certificate for Prime Enterprise 2 should have been was empty. Her breath caught in her throat as she stared at the vacant spot, unable to believe what she was seeing. Panic surged through her as she frantically searched the safe, hoping against hope that the document had merely been mispl
Sebastian spent the night in his office, pouring over the security footage and documents. His mind buzzed with questions and suspicions, but nothing conclusive. As dawn broke, he leaned back in his chair, rubbing his tired eyes. This breach was too coordinated to be a random act. He needed answers, and he needed them fast. He picked up his phone and dialed the Deal team’s leader, Anthony Walker.“Anthony, it’s Sebastian. I need your team here first thing this morning. We are dealing with a serious security breach.” “Sorry about that boss, what breach specifically if I may?” Anthony needed to know what exactly his team were going to deal with. “Someone stole the share certificate document for Prime Enterprise 2.” “We’ll be there, Mr. Prime,” Anthony replied, his voice steady. “What’s the plan?” “We need to question everyone who had access to the secure storage room last week. Start with the senior management board. Meet me in the conference room at 8 AM.” “Understood. We’l
As the first light of dawn crept into the sky, the Deal team was back in the conference room, ready to continue their investigation. The tension in the room was thick, the urgency intensed. Sebastian sat at the head of the table, his eyes scanning the list of junior management staff to be questioned. Each name represented another piece of the puzzle, another chance to find the missing link. Anthony stood by the whiteboard, markers in hand. “Alright team, today we focus on the junior management staff. We have ten names to get through. Let’s get started.” First up was Mary Carter, a bright and ambitious assistant manager. She entered the room with a mix of confidence and apprehension, her eyes darting around before settling on Anthony. “Ms. Carter,” Anthony began. “We need to ask you about your activities last week, particularly any access you had to the secure storage room.” Mary knew there was something going on in the Enterprise, but she had no idea what it was. Her express