OASIS GROUP HEADQUARTERS Elizabeth entered Miguel’s office with her tablet clutched in her hands, her expression tense. “Miguel,” she said as she placed the table on his desk, “I just received this. It’s an email from Moore Enterprises. They’re terminating our partnership and putting a stop to the ongoing project... through email?” Miguel paused, his fingers hovering over his keyboard. He looked up at her, his brows furrowed in disbelief. “Terminating the partnership?” he repeated, leaning back in his chair. “That doesn’t make any sense. I spoke with Lisa Moore not too long ago. She’s been handling the company affairs on behalf of her father, and she never mentioned anything like this.” Elizabeth shook her head, her own confusion evident. “Exactly. I’ve never spoken with Lisa directly,

