Sebastian's heart pounded as he ended the call with his father. He sank back into his chair, his mind reeling from the shock. His father, Mr. Prime, had always been a pillar of support, guiding him through the intricacies of running Prime Enterprises. Now, his father’s sudden change of heart left him feeling betrayed and cornered. The ultimatum was clear, Sebastian had seven days to resolve the turmoil within Prime Enterprises or step down as President. His father’s voice had been firm, devoid of the usual warmth, making it evident that someone had been feeding him distorted information. Even though Sebatian had signed an agreement to be the President of Prime Enterprise, the agreement only would still stand if the Enterprise could not afford to pay him back the funds he lent it. *** The next morning, the boardroom was filled with a tense silence. Abigail, Sarah, and William Prime were already seated, waiting for Sebastian to address them. He entered the room, his face set wi

Sebastian abruptly hung up the call, his eyes flashing with irritation. "Sarah, you need to knock before entering my office."Sarah, taken aback for a moment, quickly gathered herself. "I am sorry boss, but the door was open, and I thought it was urgent enough to bypass formalities."Sebastian's jaw clenched, but he forced himself to remain calm. "What did you find?"Sarah stepped forward, placing the stack of papers on his desk. "The traces in the message suggest multiple layers of encryption and routing through various international servers. It's designed to be a dead end, but it does hint at someone highly skilled in cyber operations."Sebastian leaned back in his chair, frustration evident in his posture. "So, we still don't have a definitive lead?""No, but it does suggest we're dealing with someone who has both the resources and the technical know-how to orchestrate this," Sarah replied. "Whoever it is, they're covering their tracks exceptionally well, the employees are not able

Soon, the dinner drew to a close, and as the guests began to file out, Sebastian and William took the opportunity to engage in a few last-minute conversations.They exchanged contact information with a couple of potential allies, their minds buzzing with the possibilities that tonight's connections could bring.As they stepped outside, the cool night air was a refreshing change from the warmth and tension inside the mayor's mansion. The valet brought their car around, and they made their way down the steps.Just as they were about to get into their car, they saw Michael Pedro's personal assistant, a young man named Paul Adams, hurrying towards them. Paul had been waiting in the car for Michael and, upon seeing Sebastian and William, left his post to approach them."Mr. Sebastian, Mr. William Prime," Paul said with a polite bow. "It's an honor to meet you both."Michael, who had been lingering near the entrance, noticed Paul's interaction with Sebastian and William. His face twisted in

Sebastian's expression hardened, a mix of shock and anger. "Are you certain of what you heard?"Juliana knew what she heard, and he knew she would not tell a lie about this. "Absolutely. She mentioned a trap and how you have no idea about it. I couldn't hear everything, but it was enough to raise serious suspicions."At this point, Sebastian was on his feet, his chair was suddenly feeling uncomfortable for him, his mind racing. If Sarah was indeed a traitor, it would explain the slow progress in their investigation and the lack of concrete leads. No wonder she was too engrossed in the case, always being the first to bring up an idea, and the first to give a report But he needed more information before making any moves."Thank you, Juliana," he said finally. "This is valuable information. But we need to be cautious. If Sarah is working against us, we can't let her know we're onto her just yet."Juliana agreed, that was the fact. "What should we do?"Sebastian's eyes narrowed in determ

“Ring ring rrinng.”The telephone in Sebatian's office rang, he picked up the call and…“Hello father, I am glad…”“I hope you understand son, that today was the day the ultimatum I have to you expires?” Mr Prime interrupted Sebatian.Mr and Mrs Prime were on their way coming back to Lancaster city, for the anniversary ceremony of the Prime Enterprise.He thought it would be fitting to call and remind Sebastian not to forget that he would not be the President of the Enterprise anymore immediately after today.“I am aware, father, and I know you are also willing to pay me back the funds I lent the Enterprise too.” Sebatian replied with having not done yet. “But I would like to discuss something with you when you arrive.”“Very well then.”The sun had barely risen, casting a pale light over the city. Sebastian sat in his office, his gaze fixed on the horizon. Today was the day, the day his father's ultimatum expired.His mind was calm and gentle, even when the stakes had never been high