You seem surprised, why?, she asked.“I never expected this to be possible,” Scott whispered. The mission had appeared only after he encountered her. The system had identified her as an heiress, mentioned her deceased father, connected him to U&C, and then revealed that her security had been compromised.“But did you say you've never had problems like this before,” he said.“I haven't.” she replied firmly “I guess I've told you that earlier” she added.He looked at her again. “Can you tell me everything you know about the dealings you talked about earlier?”She stared at him for several seconds before replying, “If you really want to know, then you need to understand one thing first.”“What?”“My father didn't trust U&C.”Scott's eyes narrowed, sharp and calculative. “Then why did he keep dealing with them?”“My father was secretive about many things,” she finally said, her voice quieter than before. “But there was something I never understood, especially after his death; he seemed u

Scott forced a quick smile as he nodded his head. “It's nothing concerning,” he said.“Nothing serious?, I can't believe that. I'm sensing something is unarguably wrong and something needs to be done about it” she muttered raising her quest for his problem. Before she finished, Scott interrupted, “I'm okay”.She looked at him cautiously. His expression alone after the call was clear enough for her to become curious, but Scott did not seem willing to explain what had happened. He simply placed the phone back on the table and tried to keep his attention on the conversation they had been having.Scott was still seated when he saw some notifications appearing on his phone. He picked it up and checked the business app, which was also a business community where most business news, updates, and major developments in the city were constantly posted.Several messages had already started appearing one after another. Scott scrolled through them, and one particular update immediately caught his a

He studied her for a moment before returning his attention to the documents spread across the table. There were more pressing matters to attend to, especially the agreement that had unexpectedly connected her inheritance to U&C Enterprise. He pulled the thick folder closer and began examining the agreement again, this time paying closer attention to the dates, signatures, and references printed along its pages. Everything appeared to have been arranged carefully, and the contractual rights described in the document were too specific to be dismissed as an ordinary business arrangement. Scott stopped when he reached the page containing the date of the agreement. He read it once, then checked it again, his expression gradually becoming serious as he realized the agreement had been signed some years before he became U&C's chairman."Is something wrong?" Vivian asked, noticing how suddenly he had gone quiet.Scott raised his eyes from the document. "This agreement was made before I becam

Scott stared at the update on his phone, his expression tightening as he read the message. The company had concealed its ownership behind several layers of business registrations, making it difficult to identify the people controlling it, that alone raised thought in his mind without even thinking twice.“Did you discover anything else?” he asked, directing the question to the investigating official through a phone call after the message.“Not enough to identify the people behind it, Mr. Scott, but something unusual has caught my attention. The company has recently been making inquiries about pharmaceutical-related investments, particularly opportunities connected to older commercial agreements.”Scott glanced at Vivian, who was still seated opposite him, anxiously waiting for an explanation. “What kind of opportunities?”“Sir, whoever is behind the company appears to be interested in an asset connected to U&C, but there's still a missing link between them and your disputed agreement,

“Alright”, he handed over the third but yet, it wasn't still clearly understood by Scott. He became completely furious for some minutes, while seated with his hands placed under his jaw. But then something caught his attention.He looked at the report again. The escaped operative remained their most valuable lead because he had appeared to control the kidnappers, and understanding his activities could help them establish what had happened during Rhoda's kidnapping.Richard acknowledged the instruction. “I'll ensure the investigation remains confidential, and we'll report any significant findings immediately.”“Good. If someone has been supporting his activities, I want evidence before we draw any conclusions.”Richard nodded once more. “We'll proceed carefully, sir.”After Richard left, he returned his attention to the documents on his desk. The report concerning Rhoda's kidnapping contained information he wanted examined more closely, particularly the details surrounding the escaped