The morning began with unusual calm.
For the first time in weeks, Sterling Group's headquarters did not feel like a battlefield. The tension that had surrounded the company after the previous attacks had slowly faded, replaced by a quiet confidence among the employees.
But Caro knew better than anyone that peace inside a powerful company was often temporary.
Especially when enemies were still watching.
She stood beside Peter's desk, reviewing the latest financial reports displayed on the screen.
"The third quarter projections look stable," she said softly. "But I think there is something strange about the supplier payment records."
Peter looked up from his documents.
"What kind of strange?"
Caro enlarged the report.
"Nothing obvious. The numbers are correct, and the approvals are all there. But the timing is unusual."
Peter walked closer.
"Explain."
She pointed at several transactions.
