The city was already awake by the time Matthew stepped into the Sentinel Systems headquarters, the hum of Manila's morning traffic a distant noise in the background. The holidays were officially over, and now, the real work began.
Dressed in a tailored navy suit, he adjusted his surgical mask as he walked through the lobby. Employees nodded in greeting as he passed, their movements sharp, efficient. Sentinel wasn't just another tech company anymore—it was a powerhouse, and everyone in the building knew they were part of something bigger than themselves.
By the time he stepped into the executive elevator, he had already skimmed through half a dozen reports on his tablet. The numbers from the Singapore expansion were better than expected, and the recruitment pipeline was filling fast with some of the best cybersecurity experts in the region.
But that wasn't his primary concern today.
Today, he was preparing for his next big move.
