Kian walked into the office the next morning with the distinct feeling that something had shifted. The tension in the air had been thick before, but today, it felt suffocating. There was something about the way people moved, the way conversations cut off when he walked by, that sent a prickle of unease down his spine.
He reached his desk and opened his laptop, his inbox already flooded with emails. Most were routine—task force updates, meeting reminders—but one subject line stood out like a flashing warning sign.
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Subject: Urgent Concern – Data Discrepancies
Kian,
It has come to my attention that there are inconsistencies in the latest data reports submitted under your leadership. Given the importance of accuracy in our work, I expect a full explanation before the end of the day.
Best regards,
William Harlow
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