He looked up into William's eyes, seeing the doubt and the need for clarification.Sebastian firmly and steadily said, "No." "Uncle, I did not do that. I would never do such a thing as to betray you or the company. I am trying my hardest to identify the person who is framing me."For a considerable amount of time, William observed him, his face unreadable. With their words remaining unsaid, the silence dragged on for an almost unbearable length of time.This was also the reason Sebastian was kicked out of the company and disowned by his parents at one point, due to a false accusation. William Prime wants to ensure that the same location is not struck by lightning twice.Even though the doubt was still there, William nodded at the end. "I would like to believe you, Sebastian. But you must understand our situation. The board and investors are all keeping a close eye on things. This has the potential to destroy us if we do not find the solution quickly."Sebastian acknowledged the seriou
Dawn's first light streamed through the modern blinds of Prime Enterprise's opulent office tower, creating long shadows on the spotless marble floors. The building was starting to come alive, with the sounds of phones ringing, workers arriving, and the bustle of business getting underway.Beauty was seated behind her large oak desk in her private office. She was not interested in the usual headlines about political machinations and market fluctuations today. Her thoughts were only on the continuing mayhem that she had so skillfully planned inside Prime Enterprise. She smiled contentedly as she thought back to the day before. She had Sebastian cornered, desperate, and starting to question even himself, exactly where she wanted him. Her fabricated documents had done their job, causing chaos throughout the entire organization. But as she kept enjoying her win, a thought suddenly occurred to her and her hand stopped mid-scroll.The cameras! Her eyes grew a little wider at the possibilit
There was a silence that was both suffocating and illuminating as the final board member left the room, the echo of doors closing. The boardroom's once vibrant energy had vanished, leaving him to bear the burdensome burden of accountability alone. For an instant, he remained still and gazed at the leather chairs that his colleagues had just taken a seat in. The tension in the room was still evident. Every chair stood for a possible opponent, a person who could either help or hurt him, based on the evidence, or lack thereof, that he would have by Friday.This might be the end of his career, his standing in society, and possibly even the business he had devoted his life to building. He was running out of time to prove his innocence and find the real reason for the sabotage.He was startled out of his reverie by a soft knock on the door. It was his confidante and trusted secretary, Abigail Nelson, who expressed herself with a mix of concern and resolve. As she entered, she glanced aroun
As the words "deleted" flickered on the screen, there was a noticeable sense of unease in the program room. Abigail felt her heart sink. This was a calculated attempt to destroy important evidence, not merely a small setback. Her gaze strayed to Marshall, the head of security, who had a seriously worried expression."This is not good," Marshall murmured as he ran a hand through his receding hair. "Someone has altered the video. And I was not present when it took place."Sebastian scowled and crossed his arms as he stood directly behind Abigail. "You were not present here? Marshall, who oversaw things while you were away?”Marshall turned to face him with a grave expression. "I had to leave for a few minutes due to an emergency. I trusted my second-in-command, Anderson, so I delegated the monitoring to him. We have had him for a long time."William Prime moved forward after listening to the conversation in silence. "This is not about trust, Marshall. The fact remains that the necessary
176Anthony and his team promptly set up in the conference room next to William Prime's office as the investigation got underway in earnest. The room, which was normally reserved for important strategic gatherings, had become a hotbed of distrust and attention. When each employee with access to the program room was called one by one, there was an obvious sense of tension. The room's atmosphere became more dense as time went on, with the sharp click of shoes on polished floors replacing the previously muted whispers of staff members making their way to the interrogation area. Known for his keen intellect and systematic approach, Anthony was getting ready to discover the truth while Sebastian and Abigail stood by and watched.Anderson, Marshall's second-in-command, was the first to be questioned. With a tense expression, clenched hands at his sides, he walked into the room. Anderson was signaled to sit down by Anthony, who was sitting behind the desk with a file open."Anderson," he s
Another workday began as the sun was just coming up, bathing Prime Enterprise in a warm glow. There was the usual morning buzz about the office, with people rushing to their desks, phones ringing, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filling the air. But tensions were there, simmering beneath the surface, particularly in light of the day before.With the weight of the ongoing investigation bearing down on him, Sebastian arrived early at his office. The previous night, he did not get much sleep because his mind was constantly racing with ideas about the sabotage and what Juan, the IT specialist, had privately revealed to him. Though she had not said much to him, the expression in her eyes told him enough to be very cautious because something was not right.Meanwhile, Beauty was engaged in her usual cunning in another area of the building. Her well-groomed fingers were tapping the glossy surface of her desk as she sat in her office. She would had the ideal chance to advance her plan
There was a lot of tension in the boardroom, and everyone's anxiety was practically exploding in the air. Despite the heavy charge looming over him, Sebastian stood tall and met William Prime's gaze as the police drew nearer to place handcuffs on him.The boardroom door slammed open, creating a loud bang that reverberated throughout the room, just as the officer extended his hand to grasp the icy metal around his wrists. A man wearing a sharply tailored suit stood at the entrance, commanding attention from everyone. The senior board members were immediately impressed by his presence and instantly recognized him by name.The man entered the room with a confident gait and said, "Don Carten, Sebastian's lawyer."The officers exchanged glances and paused before one of them finally spoke. "Mr. Carten, we are currently carrying out an arrest. You can raise your concerns at the station if you have any."Don Carten, though, remained unmoved. His gaze narrowed as he concentrated on the lead o
A low murmur of disbelief and unease filled the boardroom as the senior members attempted to make sense of what they had just seen. They were all taken aback by the revelation, struggling to accept that dishonesty and treachery had rocked the foundation of their business. Pale and uncertain faces replaced those that had once exuded confidence and authority. Unable to look their peers in the eye, a few of them lowered their eyes in shame.William Prime did not move as he tried to piece together the meaning of what they had just witnessed. The conspiracy's depth was astounding, and it was painful to realize that it had occurred right in front of them. The only indication that something was wrong inside him was the faint tapping of his fingers on the table.With a relaxed posture and alert eyes, Sebastian stood silently and observed the reactions taking place in the room. Though he had known this moment would arrive, he had still not quite prepared for the sight of it. As Don Carten had