STARLIGHT,
The atmosphere in the room was so cold, that goosebumps appeared on the skins of some of the workers.
The tension in the room was so thick, that it could almost be cut with a knife.
Adrian's anger, that was something that they all feared.
The expression on his face was so cold that they couldn't even look into his eyes.
He stood there, not smiling.
His face as cold and stoic as ever.
No one needed to tell the workers that something is wrong.
And no one dared ask.
It might incur his wrath further and no one wants that.
"Who amongst you did it?" his voice came out calmly.
One thing about Adrian is that whenever he is angry, his voice is always so calm.
One might be raising your voice at him, but he wouldn't do the same.
If he should raise his voice, his anger has skyrocketed.
But as calm as he voice sounds, everyone knows he is very angry.
"I said, who among you did it?" he said, his voice a little higher than usual.
"Sir-What did we do?" a worker among them said.
All head turned to the worker who had the courage to speak.
Adrian eyes locked with the person that spoke and he froze, feeling the chills from Adrian's stare, running down his spine.
He walked towards the worker and he gulped down nothing.
Adrian stood directly in front of the worker, gazing into his eyes.
He almost fainted on the spot.
He heaved a sigh when Adrian smirked and left his side, returning to previous position.
"Yesterday, someone came into my office and had the guts to enter into my private suite." he started and they all gasped.
"The person stole the flashdrive where all the information about the movie premiere is contained in"
And more gasps and murmurs followed.
"Right now, every information about the movie has been stolen.
It wasn't duplicated as it hasn't been reviewed yet.
Checked the CCTV, and saw that the footage has been wiped out.
So, currently, our work and project is gone" he said, looking at the eyes and reaction of each worker.
Even the gateman was present, no one, absolutely, no one was left out.
He moved among their midst, and some of them shivered.
"Who is it?
Who is the mole?" he asked as he walked between them, he was mostly taking a closer look at the female workers because of the feminine scent he perceived the day before.
He suddenly stopped in front of Violet, who was praying inwardly, though she maintained her composure.
She had received a strange call from the blackmailer this morning who told her not to use the usual perfume she uses and she almost asked why.
But she remembered that he had told her to stop asking questions, so she complied and changed her perfume.
She thought she had already been caught when Adrian stood in front of her but she soon relaxed when he moved past her and went to another person.
He finally moved to the front of the hall.
"I have my suspects and I have my eyes on everyone of you.
This singular atrocity that this person committed, might mar our chances of winning the award this year" he paused, looking at their reactions.
Most of them hung their head low as they had put much work in the project.
It was a movie that was sure to be a hot cake once released.
But now...all that efforts is wasted because of one person.
Violet wanted to cry as she looked around her.
She has thrown all these efforts, works , sleepless nights of others, down the drain.
"Report any suspicious person to me immediately and do not hesitate to reach out, if the flashdrive is found.
Return to your work everyone." he said to them.
"Yes sir" they chorused and dispersed.
Adrian closed his eyes as different thoughts ran through his head.
He didn't perceive that rose scent from any of the female workers.
Then who could it be?
Not being able to figure out the snitch, is a serious issue, as most of their plans could easily be given out.
He opened his eyes when he heard his door open.
He closed them back when he saw that it was Bryan.
"Are you okay, man?" He asked Adrian who didn't reply.
"I know how it feels, since I am a worker here too and I did a huge role in the production of that movie."
"Cheer up dude" he said, trying to elevate his mood.
"That club, why don't we go there now?" he asked Adrian.
They weren't able to go that evening because Bryan had to quickly attend to something, so it was postponed.
"I don't feel like. I need some time alone" he said and Bryan got the message and left.
"Something is wrong" Adrian muttered. The fact that the footage was erased neatly, bothered him a lot.
An expert must have carried out the job.
But who?
He has no idea.
A text message popped into his phone and he checked it, hissing almost immediately.
"Don't forget about the marriage proposal. Your time is counting."
"To hell with marriage." Adrian scoffed as he deleted the message.
The matter at hand had infuriated him already.
And now, his father wants to add to his frustration.
VIOLET'S OFFICE
Mark was sitting opposite Violet, watching her as she worked.
"Mr Adrian needs to give you more work. So jobless" she rolled her eyes at him and he chuckled.
"I finished my work early. You should finish yours too" he said to her as she typed away.
"Can't believe such a person is in this company" he suddenly said, and Violet looked at him.
"Uhn?" she asked, a bit lost.
"I mean the snitch. The person that had the audacity to betray the company." he said, and Violet lowered her gaze.
"if that person is found, he or she would definitely be punished." he added.
"If you were the C.E.O, what sort of punishment would you give the snitch?" she asked.
"The person is definitely going to jail. The person would surely regret that act" he said.
"I just pity for the person a bit. He/she messed with the wrong C.E.O" he added.
"What do you mean? I'm new, so I don't really know much about him" she quickly added, not wanting to sound suspicious.
"The C.E.O can be really scary if he is angry. If the missing document should cause an huge loss, or setback in the company.
I'm sure the person isn't going scot-free.
From what I heard, one thing what the boss hates the most is betrayal." Mark said and Violet gulped.
She has been betrayed several times, and she knows how it feels.
*
BROWNS MANSION
Steph suddenly barged into his father's study room.
"Dad, is this true? Did you really ask Adrian to get married?"
Luke looked up at him.
"Why does it bother you?" he asked.
"Dad, are you serious right now? I don't even understand you anymore.
Do you want to transfer the company properties to him?
Is that why you asked him to get married so soon?" Steph asked, angrily.
His father had never worried them about getting married, he has always allowed them live the life they wanted.
So asking Adrian to get married, was more of a plan of making him the heir.
"I know what I am doing, son.
You know I can never favour Adrian over you, right?"
Steph calmed down when he heard that and he smiled, sheepishly.
"I know dad, that's why I was surprised.
I thought you've switched sides" Steph said, and Luke laughed.
"Of course, not" he answered and Steph smiled, before leaving.
Luke's expression changed as soon as Steph left.
"I'm going to corner you so bad, Adrian. I'm going to make you suffer for what your mother did to me.
Your mother thought she was smart, where's she now?
I'm going to be your worst nightmare, Adrian" He smirked as he lighted a cigarette and smoked.