Passion

Judas's voice was laced with disbelief and concern, his words tumbling out in a rush. "What! He sacked the shareholders? Can he even manage the company himself? That's a recipe for disaster!"

Alex's sigh was heavy, his frustration palpable. "I don't know, Judas. I heard the shareholders got a tip about Tyler embezzling company money. I hope you aren't the one who gave them that fake tip."

There was a pause, and for a moment, Alex thought he'd lost the connection. But then Judas's voice came through, laced with a mix of defiance and guilt. "You don't need to ask, Alex. I did it. I thought it would bring him down once and for all."

Alex's anger flared, his voice rising. "I told you not to do anything without informing me first! You know how dangerous Tyler is. Now you've played right into his hands!"

Judas's response was barely audible, his voice laced with regret. "I have done that before you told me that, Alex. I didn't think it through. I just wanted to take him down."

Alex's anger t