Meanwhile, the sun rose over Ellington City, bright and deceptively peaceful. Golden light poured through the tall windows of Charles’ private office, illuminating polished marble floors and expensive artwork that spoke of power and wealth.But the warmth of the morning did nothing to ease the tension inside the room.Andy paced restlessly across the carpet, his footsteps uneven, hands clasped behind his back as if trying to physically hold himself together. Sweat clung faintly to his temples despite the cool air conditioning.Failure.The word echoed mercilessly in his mind.“What are you pacing about?”Charles’ voice cut through the room like a blade.Andy froze mid-step and immediately sat down, spine stiff, palms pressing into his knees.“I’m… I’m not bothered, Charles,” he stammered, though the tremor in his voice betrayed him. “Our plans failed. Again. How does he keep slipping through every time? It’s like he’s untouchable… like nothing we do ever reaches him.”Charles leaned
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