"Screech"

The black sedan pulled up to the sprawling McQueen estate just as the sun set, casting long shadows across the beautifully arranged lawn. Ethan McQueen stepped out as his driver opened the door, his expensive suit wrinkled from a day of failed meetings and mounting pressure.

He walked slowly toward the house, rubbing the persistent ache between his eyes. The throbbing had become his constant companion over the past week, a reminder of how quickly his carefully laid plans were ...