Late at night, Senior Police Officer Pattnaik sat in his dimly lit room, his focus fixed on the glow of his computer screen.
Amidst the hum of the cooling fan, he was engrossed in his work when the shrill ringtone of his phone shattered the silence. It was Naidu on the line.
"It's been a month. Have you still not been able to get in contact with 'Athene'?" Naidu's voice echoed concern and urgency.
Pattnaik replied calmly, "Sir, I'm doing everything I can. According to my sources, he hasn't taken on any new deliveries in months."
"Are you suggesting he's halted operations?" Naidu queried, his tone hinting at impatience.
"Not exactly, sir. I believe he'll be back soon," Pattnaik assured him.
Naidu pressed on, "When can we expect him to resume? If you can't reach him today, explore other options."
"Understood, sir," Pattnaik affirmed before ending the call.
