When Damian Hayes walked into the room, the confident, charismatic demeanor he was known for was noticeably absent. His eyes flickered with a momentary panic as he recognized me. He was aware that I held the key to his undoing, and the consequences of his actions were suddenly very real.

But what he didn’t know was that the texts were just the beginning. I had spent the previous night compiling a comprehensive analysis of his company’s operations, pinpointing weaknesses and areas for potential growth, using my decade of experience to demonstrate just how ready I was for the challenge.