The days following their narrow escape from Mark felt like a tense standoff. Alison and Henry were increasingly aware that time was not on their side. Every moment they spent working together only intensified the web of emotions swirling between them. It was a precarious balance—one that threatened to collapse under the weight of secrets.
Friday dawned with a sense of urgency. The office was abuzz with activity as employees prepared for the upcoming week, but Alison's focus remained razor-sharp. She and Henry had received a tip-off that Mark was planning to meet with an external investor known for having ties to shady business dealings. This meeting could be their chance to expose Mark and dismantle his influence over the company.
As they huddled in Henry's office, the tension was palpable. "If we can catch him in the act, it could turn the tide in our favor," Henry said, his brow furrowed with concentration.
