Jhon was starting to understand that battles in the business world were fought with secrets and schemes rather than brute force. But with Julian Cross in the picture, he knew he'd have to employ every tactic at his disposal.
Days passed in a haze of careful planning and strategic maneuvering. Julian's moves were becoming increasingly unpredictable, and Jhon suspected Julian was probing for weaknesses. He didn't know if Julian was trying to draw him into a trap or if he was just testing Jhon's patience, but he couldn't afford to let his guard down.
A Familiar Face
One afternoon, as Jhon sat in his office, Sarah entered with an unexpected visitor. It was Daniel Carson, an old acquaintance and a master of corporate espionage, known for his ability to slip through corporate firewalls and retrieve classified information without leaving a trace.
"Jhon," Daniel greeted with a nod, his smile as sly as ever. "Long time, no see."
