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

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

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

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

"Yes," Daniel frantically nodded, his terrified eyes wide. "She... she instructed me to sabotage the paperwork and make sure the president was held accountable for everything. The entire situation, including the arrest, was orchestrated by her. I was just following her orders."Everyone in the room was left speechless as the shock of Daniel's confession descended upon them. Now that the truth was known, there were more questions than answers. What was the extent of Ms. Beauty's influence? And now that her part in this plot was known, what would happen?The officer turned to William Prime with a serious expression, having almost arrested Sebastian. "Ms. Beauty needs to be brought in so we can question her." His tone made it impossible to argue with what he said.With his thoughts still spinning from the revelation, William nodded slowly. "Yes, without a doubt," he said in a quiet voice. "Do what you have to do."Abigail was signaled by the officer to call Ms. Beauty to the boardroom, b