“Ms. Ashley, please hand me these documents.”

It was still early in the morning, yet Mr. Adam was already in Ashley’s office, ready to dive into his new role—even before Arthur had officially issued his assignment letter.

Ashley nodded quickly, listening to his requests.

“First—the crooked supplier’s contract. Then the financial data. Next, the production report. And finally, the cost projections. Chop chop!”

Ashley blinked, startled by the very first demand Mr. Adam ...