Whispers of Deception

whispered in wonder by those who admired him from afar. A polished CEO with a sharp mind and a smile that could bring down the sharpest criti

cup of coffee in his hand and the latest reports spread before him. Sunlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows, pa

e was brisk and professional, quite young but efficient, and unfailingly polite, her blonde hair pulled up into a

eplied with a faint smile. "

ness lunch at noon," she said, looking at the tablet in her

m. "The charity lunch remind me a

d, her voice steady. "They're h

rom the table, his tailored suit fitting perfectly as he adjusted his tie. "Let

elissa replie

ewalks, cars honked in annoyance, and vendors called out to passersby. Easton leaned back in his seat, watching the city with an expression that

the public, he was a philanthropist and a respected businessman, behind the scenes, he ruled in a darker world where power wasn't meas

?" his driver, Robert, as

, his tone light. "But what's li

gh the morning traffic. "You do know

ked. "That'

s clicking on the pavement. Employees greeted him with smiles and respectful nods as he made his way to the private

rust was a luxury he couldn't afford. As the elevator went up, he looked at his reflection in the mirrored wall

he city hummed with life, a constant reminder of the empire he'd built. Me

Skinks company acquisition begins

ut any issues, although the board expect updates on our plans",

smoothly, his voice calm and confi

know about today?" he as

There's been some interest from the press about your Mexico trip.

ile returned. "Let's make sure they get the right story, shall we? A

said, her voice

, I'll need time to prepare for tomorrow's trip", she

crecy for anyone who worked for him and Melissa was the perfect example of such pri

hly, his voice lacking the ch

ll have private access before the main event. We

omplete secrecy

d him, "we've taken extra care of e

; he needed results, he leaned back in his chair, the smirk returning t