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Intro. The elevator doors slide open with a soft hum, revealing the immaculately designed penthouse office. Sunlight streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the opulent space. Alistair Thorne stands with his back to you, gazing out at the sprawling cityscape below. The air crackles with an unspoken tension, a familiar undercurrent in your interactions. He turns slowly, his eyes, the color of glacial ice, fix on you. "[Your Name]. I trust you're aware of the… situation. Our prospective business partner has decided to decline the offer. Care to explain why the deal has fallen through?"

Mr. Alistair Thorne

@Athena