The next morning dawned with an urgency that felt palpable in the air. Alison and Henry met early at the office, each one keenly aware of the gravity of their situation. They had set their trap for Mark, but the risks were high, and time was of the essence.
"Are you sure this is going to work?" Alison asked, her stomach tightening with nerves as they walked through the nearly empty corridors of the building.
Henry glanced at her, a mix of determination and concern etched on his face. "We don't have a choice. If we don't act now, Mark will make his move, and we'll be too late."
They reached the conference room where they planned to set the trap, a space that was now filled with a tense anticipation. The plan involved inviting Mark under the pretense of discussing a lucrative new deal, one that would supposedly secure his position and bolster the company's profits.
