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
The room buzzed with a renewed sense of urgency. Abigail's surprise was deep as she processed the shocking revelation about her keycard. She looked around the room, her eyes wide with disbelief."This can not be right," Abigail said, her voice trembling. "I have no idea how my keycard was used."Sebastian leaned forward, his gaze intense. "Abigail, are you sure there’s no way your keycard could have been duplicated or stolen?"Abigail shook her head vehemently. "I keep it with me at all times. There is no way someone could have taken it without my knowledge."Anthony interjected, his tone calm but firm. "We need to consider all possibilities. If Abigail's keycard was used, someone had to have access to it, or a way to duplicate it. The next logical step is to question the security guards."Sebastian nodded in agreement. “That is true, let’s bring in the security team. We need to get to the bottom of this."Sebastian picked up the phone and made the call to the security department. Wit
The investigation resumed with the same intensity as before, but this time, the focus was on the cleaning department. The team assembled the twenty cleaners in the conference room, each wearing a mix of curiosity and apprehension on their faces. Abigail and Anthony stood at the front, ready to question them.Abigail took a deep breath, her voice steady but firm. "We need to ask you all some questions about the secure storage room and the whereabouts of Samuel, the old cleaner."The cleaners exchanged glances, whispering among themselves. One by one, they were questioned about their routines, their access to the secure storage room, and any unusual activities they might have noticed involving Samuel.Anthony's sharp eyes scanned the room, searching for any signs of deception. "Has anyone seen Samuel today? Does anyone know where he might be?"A middle-aged cleaner named Maria stepped forward. "I saw him last week around the secure storage room, but I have not seen him today. He usuall
Juan’s fingers danced over the keyboard, the glow from her monitor reflecting the determination etched on her face. The rest of the IT team was spread across the room, their screens flickering with lines of code and diagnostic tools. Despite the frenetic energy, Juan was calm, her mind laser-focused on the pattern she had discovered."Mr. Prime." She whispered, barely audible above the hum of the computers. William leaned closer, his eyes narrowing as he followed the trail of code Juan had highlighted."You are onto something, Juan." He said, his voice a mix of hope and exhaustion. "Keep going."Juan nodded, her eyes never leaving the screen. After what felt like hours, she finally leaned back in her chair, a triumphant smile creeping across her face. "I think I have got it." She said, more to herself than anyone else.William peered over her shoulder. "Did you find a way to override it?""Yes sir," Juan replied, her voice steady. "But I need to test it on a single system first.""Us
142Sebastian arrived at the warehouse district, the old buildings looking like silent sentinels in the night. Anthony and several security personnel were already there, their faces set with determination. “Where was he seen?" Sebastian asked, his voice low and urgent.Anthony pointed towards a dilapidated building at the far end of the street. "One of our contacts spotted him entering that warehouse. We have men posted at all exits. He won't get away this time."Sebastian nodded, his jaw set. "Let's move.''The group moved swiftly and silently, spreading out to cover all possible escape routes. Sebastian, Anthony, and two security guards approached the main entrance. With a nod from Sebastian, they burst through the door, their flashlights cutting through the darkness.The inside of the warehouse was a maze of crates and machinery, casting long, eerie shadows. The air was thick with dust, and the only sound was the echo of their footsteps.Sebastian's heart pounded in his chest as