Russell Harper sat in his office, his eyes scanning the skyline as the sun dipped below the horizon. He felt energized after the meeting with Sharon earlier that day. She was playing her part perfectly, though Russell knew she wasn’t entirely trustworthy. No one in their line of work was. He leaned back in his chair, swirling the last of his whiskey in the glass, when his assistant, Evelyn, stepped inside.
"Sir, I’ve compiled the latest updates on Jacob Sims’ merger proposal," Evelyn said, placing a thick folder on his desk. "It seems his investors are beginning to lose confidence in his ability to pull it off."
Russell grinned, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Good. Just as I planned. Once the merger fails, his company will be ripe for the taking."
Evelyn hesitated, then said, "Th
