WAYNE MANSION
Ethan stood in front of his mirror, adjusting his tie and checking his reflection one last time.
He had been looking forward to this date with Helen for some time. As he turned to pick up his phone to check on her, a beep interrupted his thoughts.
BEEP!
He smiled when he saw the message was from Helen, believing she was simply reminding him about their plans.
"Can’t wait to see you tonight," he thought to himself, his heart racing so fast as he couldn't contain his excitement. But as he opened the message, his smile faded slowly, and was replaced by a cold sweat that trickled down his spine.
The words he read were chilling, it was a warning: “We have Helen. If you want her alive, you will announce tomorrow that you are stepping down as head of the Wayne Consortium."
