Showdown

Judas paced around the cold, dreary cell, his footsteps echoing off the grey walls. He couldn't believe he had ended up in this place, a prisoner of circumstance, a victim of his own brother's deceit. He knew Tyler and his shareholders had nothing to do with his predicament; it was all his brother's doing.

With a sigh, he walked over to the office phone in the cell and dialed Alex's number. The phone rang only once before Alex picked up, his voice firm and reassuring. "Alex, please, I need to see you. I really need your help. I can't be trapped here for something I didn't do. My brother was the one who sent me to do all this. You're the only one who can help me," Judas pleaded, his voice laced with desperation.

"Say no more, I'm almost there," Alex replied, his words a lifeline to Judas.

"Thank you so much, I know I can count on you in a time like this," Judas said, his relief palpable.

As he waited for Alex to arrive, Judas' mind raced with thoughts of his brother's betrayal. He