"Yes, I can be your eyes and ears within the company!" Sharon nodded eagerly. "I won't let you down!"
I leaned back in my chair, my expression betraying nothing. "Any ambitious intern could fulfill that role just as effectively."
"But there's something an intern could never access," Sharon countered. She took a deep breath, "It's not just Phoenix Industries offering kickbacks. There are at least six other companies courting Pinnacle executives. I know every name, every dollar amount." Her eyes flickered with calculated desperation. "I'll give you the complete list—names, dates, amounts. Everything."
This could be valuable to both Pinnacle and my pack's business interests."Very well," I said coolly. "You have your second chance."
"Really?"
I leaned forward, letting my power
