The following week starts with a flurry of activity at Tunde's office. A major deal is in the works, one that could catapult his career to new heights. However, an unexpected challenge arises when the company's financial records come under scrutiny. An anonymous tip has alerted the authorities to potential discrepancies, and an internal investigation is launched.
Tunde is confident that his meticulous work will stand up to any examination. However, as the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that someone has tampered with the records. To his shock and disbelief, Tunde is implicated in the scandal. His colleagues, once supportive and friendly, begin to distance themselves. The atmosphere in the office becomes tense, and Tunde feels the weight of suspicion growing heavier by the day.
At home, Adaeze notices the change in Tunde's demeanor. He is more irritable, less communicative. One evening, as they sit on the balcony overlooking the city, she confronts him. "Tunde, what's going on? You're not yourself lately."
Tunde sighs, running a hand through his hair. "It's work, Adaeze. There's a problem, and I'm being blamed for something I didn't do."
Adaeze's eyes widen with concern. "What kind of problem?"
Tunde explains the situation, his frustration evident. Adaeze listens quietly, her mind racing. "Tunde, you've always been so sure of everything. But maybe this is a sign that you need to re-evaluate some things. Your arrogance could be blinding you to important details."
Her words sting, but Tunde knows there's truth in them. He brushes it off, though, not ready to face the possibility that he might be wrong. That night, he dreams of Mama Ibeji's words, her voice echoing in the darkness: "Not all that glitters is gold, and not all you think is truth."
He wakes up in a cold sweat, the dream vivid and unsettling. The doubts that have been creeping into his mind now feel impossible to ignore. Tunde begins to question his reality, wondering if he has been too confident, too certain in his beliefs. The cracks in his perfect world are becoming harder to dismiss.