Jacob Sims sat in his car, gripping the steering wheel tightly as his mind raced. The picture of Bruce Hill shaking hands with the CEO of Sterling Industries was burned into his brain. Sterling Industries was one of his fiercest competitors, and their sudden alignment with Bruce’s company sent alarm bells ringing.
He picked up his phone, re-reading the anonymous message.
Unknown: "Be careful who you trust. Sharon isn’t the only one playing games."
Jacob frowned. Who could have sent this? Was it someone within his company? An ally trying to warn him? Or worse, someone playing their own game of manipulation?
He scrolled through his contacts and hesitated for a moment before calling his assistant, Lydia. The line rang twice before she picked up.
"Mr. Sims, good morning," Lydia greeted, h
