Bad news just kept coming, and Samuel could feel the weight of it pressing down on his shoulders as he reviewed the latest results from the investigation. His teeth sank into his lip, an unconscious habit whenever the situation felt like it was slipping out of control. The tech team had finally brought forward undeniable proof, and the findings were darker than anyone had anticipated.
He looked across the room at Alan, who sat waiting with the patience of someone used to disasters.
"Sir," Samuel began, his voice careful, "someone has been playing dirty. Every single warning about those overseas investments. Completely blocked before they ever reached you. It is systematic sabotage."
Alan's expression shifted instantly, hardening into something palatial, something that could freeze even the boldest man in place. His eyes narrowed, voice low with controlled fire.
"What did Timothy find?"
