novelzi Chapter 30: The Beginning of the End
Chapter 30: The Beginning of the End
Chapter 30 - The Beginning of the EndRaymond stood still for a moment, ballot paper in hand.
And then... finally... he made the mark.
A "Yes."
A quiet gasp rippled across the room.
With that vote, the numbers shifted.
9 against. 10 in favor.
It was done.
ADIG Constructions, a pillar of the ADIG Group legacy, would be sold.
Raymond slowly placed the ballot on the table, looked around at the board members with tired eyes, and spoke firmly:
"The decision has been made. ADIG Constructions is now officially open for acquisition. Interested buyers may begin submitting their offers."
Some board members nodded quietly. Others looked away, disappointed. The room carried an awkward tension, like a funeral where no one really knew what to say.
As people began gathering their things and heading out, a low murmur spread among them.
"He'll be the one to answer if this backfires."
"Raymond's call... hope he knows what he's doing."
"Selling ADIG? That's the beginning of the end."
Raymond heard it. Of course, he did. But he didn't react.
He turned to Philip and said, "Let the buyers know. They can send in their proposals. It's time."
Philip gave a respectful nod, hiding the small spark of triumph in his eyes.
He turned slightly, just enough to mask the smile threatening to surface. This wasn't just a business transaction for him. This was personal.
Step one... complete.
*****
Same Morning, Alex arrived at the office earlier than usual that day. The restless night he had was still in his eyes. He hadn't slept well. Not after everything he'd uncovered.
Someone close was leaking classified documents.
Someone working directly with Rebecca.
Alex was determined. He didn't have the full puzzle yet, but he was going to find every missing piece, no matter how deep they were buried.
As he entered the building, he made his way toward the elevator. Just as the doors opened, he bumped into Abigail, Rebecca's secretary.
She smiled as always, with her casual and sweet tone, "Hey, Alex. Morning! Didn't expect to see you this early."
Alex smiled politely. "Yeah, I have a lot I need to go through today."
Abigail tilted her head slightly. "Oh? That's strange. Mrs. Stallion didn't mention any assignment for you today as she would be absent today and said she has an urgent meeting to attend. Very far from here, so I thought you were still on standby."
Alex chuckled lightly, trying not to look suspicious.
"Well, not directly from her, no. But with this project moving fast, there's a lot I've taken initiative on. I've got a pile of files to organize and work on. You know how it is."
Abigail nodded, pressing the elevator button. "Makes sense. It's been chaotic lately. Everyone's on edge."
"Tell me about it," Alex replied, stepping into the elevator beside her.
As the doors closed, Alex gave her a quick glance.
The elevator dinged. Doors opened. Abigail waved goodbye and went her way.
Alex walked toward his desk with purpose and as he sat down, he remembered what Abigail had told him.
Wait... Rebecca isn't coming in today.
A rare opportunity.
Her office... empty.
Her computer... untouched.
Alex didn't waste a second. He stood up casually, not wanting to draw attention. He grabbed his USB drive from his drawer, slipped it into his pocket, and made his way down the hall. His steps were quick but calm, he couldn't afford to look suspicious.
Rebecca's office door creaked slightly as he pushed it open. No one was around.
He walked in, shut the door behind him, and went straight to her desk.
He keyed in the password and logged in as before. As he sat down, his heart was pounding in his chest. He typed "ADIG" into the