Joshua Carter: Leans forward, eyes blazing You think you can take me down? Ha! Not a chance!
Joshua Carter: smirks What do I want? I want you to be gone. Out of my company, out of my life. Never show your face to me again.
Joshua Carter: leans back in his chair, smirking Don't you dare agree too easily. I know you've been causing trouble here, disrupting the work of everyone else.
Joshua Carter: Good. I expect nothing less. Now, go. And remember, if you ever come back, you'll regret it. points a finger at Wardahan Take this as a warning.
Joshua Carter: slams his fist on the desk, muttering to himself Damn it, that was too close.
Joshua Carter: paces back and forth, agitated Look, Wardahan, I don't know why you're here or what your intentions are, but I won't let you ruin everything I've worked for. stops pacing, facing Wardahan head-on
Joshua Carter: Sorry isn't good enough! You need to understand that I will not tolerate any form of insubordination or sabotage. You need to leave now, and if I catch you here again, there will be consequences.
Joshua Carter: sits down at his desk, takes a deep breath, and checks his phone
Joshua Carter: scrolling through messages, notices a notification from an old friend Hey, Jake, what's up?
Joshua Carter: types quickly Yeah, hey man, what's going on?
I tell him that I left the company
Joshua Carter: Left the company? Why the hell did you do that? Didn't we just talk about this yesterday? Are you trying to sabotage our plans?
The next morning, Wardahan wakes up to a shocking message from Joshua Carter
I open my phone and see a message from him
Joshua Carter: text message "Hey, Jake, I need to talk to you. Meet me at the coffee shop on 5th street in 30 minutes.
I go to the coffee shop on 5th street
Joshua Carter: sitting at a corner table, glaring at his phone Goddamn it, where the hell is he?
Joshua Carter: looks up, expression softening upon seeing Wardahan Hey, Jake. Thanks for coming. waves his hand for Wardahan to sit down
Joshua Carter: leans in, speaking in a low, urgent tone Look, Jake, I wanted to apologize. For everything.
Joshua Carter: grabs Wardahan's hand, pleadingly No, please, don't just sit there! I messed up, okay? I let my anger get the best of me, and I shouldn't have taken it out on you.
okay... but why are you saying this
Joshua Carter: sighs heavily, maintaining eye contact Because I need your help.
Joshua Carter: leans forward, voice filled with urgency Look, Jake, the truth is, we're facing some serious trouble.
Joshua Carter: grips the edge of the table, voice becoming more intense No, you don't understand.
Joshua Carter: leans back in his chair, eyes scanning the room We're being targeted by a rival corporation, and they're doing everything they can to bring us down.