There was an almost tangible sense of tension in the air as soon as Ms. Beauty and Jude left the president's office. Ms. Beauty moved quickly, her heels tapping the marble floor as she covered her face with a mask of restrained rage. Without saying a word, she walked purposefully back to her own office. Jude followed cautiously at her heels, his expression a mix of bewilderment and shock. Upon entering her office, Ms. Beauty gave a loud thud and caused some heads to turn in the adjacent hallway. For a brief moment, she leaned against the door, her chest heaving with anger and her breath coming in short bursts. Her knuckles were white as she balled her hands into tight fists. "Careless, idiotic fool!" she said to herself, pacing back and forth in her office. Her thoughts were racing with everything that had happened in Sebastian's office just now. How could Jude be so careless, so completely inept? She came to a stop at her desk and sank into her chair, tapping her fingers frantica
Ms. Beauty's hands trembled as she fixed her gaze on her phone, her thoughts racing with anger and fear. Despite its spaciousness, the room had an oppressive feeling. She bit down hard, not sure what to do next, her fingers lingering over the keypad of her phone.She took a brief look at Jude's chat thread. The fool had messed things up so badly that she could not concentrate on him anymore. Compared to the larger storm that was building, he was a minor inconvenience. She felt the suspicions that the president harbored growing stronger by the minute, as he was not your typical man. Her pulse quickened as she dialed the unknown number she had called at the start of the plan against Sebastian. She had always been cautious, adhering to every instruction and ensuring that nothing could connect her directly. Now, though, things were getting out of hand, so she called him again in the hopes that he could give her some guidance.Her breath caught in her throat as the phone rang and her acqu
The sun was shining brightly through Prime Enterprise's tinted windows the next morning, but the atmosphere within was tense. With a laser-like focus, Sebastian sat at his desk going through documents. He was getting ready for a crucial meeting when he became aware that something was not right, Ms. Beauty had not turned in her report.She did not usually disappear without warning. She was not overly eager to please, but she was usually always on time. With a frown, Sebastian picked up the phone from his desk and hit the intercom button to call her.He said sharply, "Ms. Beauty, please come to my office." The line responded with a buzz, but said nothing. He tapped his pen impatiently on the desk for a moment, but there was still no response. Sebastian looked at his wristwatch, his brow deepening. By now, midmorning had arrived. He whispered to himself, "Where the hell is she?"Sebastian decided he needed answers, so he took off his jacket and went to the office wing. While traveling
The Prime Enterprise boardroom was a source of increasing tension as the day dragged into the afternoon. Senior board members surrounded the large, rectangular table with stern expressions on their faces and stiff postures. With William Prime to one side and Abigail to the other, Sebastian sat at the head of the table wearing a chilly, detached expression. All eyes were focused on the door, waiting for Jude to arrive.The door creaked open moments later, and Jude stepped inside. He appeared composed, but his eyes were slightly uneasy. The usual confidence he brought to meetings had vanished, replaced by a cautious wariness as he approached the table and took his seat. He nodded at the board members before turning to face Sebastian, who met his gaze without flinching.Sebastian's voice interrupted the silence. "Mr. Jude, you are here today due to serious allegations made against you. Evidence has been found linking you to a conspiracy within Prime Enterprise."Jude's eyes darted nervo
Sebastian turned to face William Prime and Abigail, his eyes flashing with a steely determination. With a determined tone, he declared, "Jacob Ben is next." "We can not let him get away from us."William Prime gave a nod of approval. "Agreed. He shares, if not more, the blame for this conspiracy than does Jude. We can not afford to put things off."Still reeling from the revelations, Abigail inhaled deeply and regained her composure. "We need to get moving quickly before he finds out what happened right now. Jacob Ben might already be planning his getaway if he senses Jude's confession."Sebastian took out his phone and dialed the security team number. His tone was icy and authoritative. "Ensure that the authorities are informed regarding Jacob Ben. I want an arrest warrant for him to be issued right away. Forward a team to his home. It is not acceptable for him to run away or destroy any proof."He looked at William as he hung up the phone. "We ought to notify the police directly. Fo
Sebastian closed the boardroom door behind him, and a palpable tension filled the room. He was already planning ahead, his thoughts racing through his head. Jacob. Though Ben had escaped their grasp, his freedom would not last long. Sebastian took out his phone as soon as he got to his office, this time to call the police."Captain Ben," Sebastian said quickly as the line connected. "I want to devote every available resource to finding Jacob Ben. We have confirmed that he has fled the country, but I need to coordinate with Interpol to ensure that he does not travel far.""Understood, Mr. Prime," Captain Ben replied. "I will have my team start the process right away. We will also send out a public alert in case anyone spots him. However, with him out of the country, it could take some time."Time is the only thing we do not have," Sebastian said, his voice tightening with frustration. "We can not let him get away. Whatever it takes, I want him to come back to this country and face the
Sebastian was standing in front of his office's full-length mirror, adjusting the cufflinks on his immaculate white shirt. Minutes passed, and the soft chatter of reporters outside the building grew louder. He needed to stay cool, collected, and tactical because the press conference was about to happen. Sebastian knew that this would be his turning point and that he could not afford to make a mistake.This time, he decided to disregard the alert that buzzed on his phone. His resolve remained unwavering despite the ceaseless stream of rumors and gossip. Storms were nothing new to him; this one was no different. Sebastian inhaled deeply, straightened his jacket, and left his office to make his way to the press room.As he entered the room, he was struck by the sound of cameras clicking and the low buzz of murmured conversations. Journalists crowded the hall, their eyes searching for any nugget of information they could turn into a splash story. Standing apart, both William and Abigail
“Really? So Jacob has been caught? I think I will be next. “ Ms. Beauty paced nervously through her darkened penthouse, alerts buzzing nonstop on her phone. Jacob Ben's arrest had become widely known, and her name was prominently featured in the headlines of all the major media outlets. She was furious as she scrolled through the endless stream of notifications. "Jacob Ben in custody. Ms. Beauty mentioned in the inquiry into the Prime Enterprise scandal." The sound of her phone hitting the glass coffee table reverberated throughout the room as her fingers trembled. She stood motionless for a brief moment, gazing out at the expansive skyline of the city, her mind constantly planning her next move. Though she was aware that the walls were closing in, she was not prepared to give up. Not just yet. Approaching her desk, she pulled open a drawer and took out a stack of business cards. She paused after riffling through them until she found the one she was searching for: **Eric Maxwel