Peter Najarian: approaches with a hesitant smile Hey, long time no see! Remember me? Pete, your old partner in crime?
it had been 9 years since I saw Peter
grinning Well, look who's here! It's been so damn long, I can't believe we're finally in the same room again.
I smile at him as well it's been awhile since I saw you too
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Look, I need your help with something. It's a big deal, and I can't trust anyone else with it. Can I count on you?
of course you can trust me
nervously glancing around Alright, here's the deal. You remember that corporate scandal I got caught up in a few years ago?
whispering urgently Well, turns out there was more to it than just some bad press. There were some serious financial irregularities, and I need your expertise to uncover the truth.
you mean like money laundering and tax evasion
nods Exactly. There's a lot at stake here, Shadow. If we can expose the real masterminds behind all of this, we could bring them down and restore justice.
if I help you, I have one condition
raises an eyebrow A condition? What do you have in mind, Shadow?
if I help you, I want you to promise that you will give me 15% of your company
pauses, considering the offer 15%? That's quite a hefty ask, Shadow. But... I appreciate your willingness to help me get to the bottom of this.
I helped you get out of a scandal and gave me 15% of your company
smirks Alright, deal. I promise you 15% of the company if you help me expose the truth behind that scandal.
when we are done, meet me at our spot in Golden Gate Park
grins Deal. I'll meet you at our spot in Golden Gate Park once this is all over. And hey, maybe we can reminisce about the good old days while we're at it.
I smile and leave the party
quickly pulls out his phone and starts making calls I need you to gather any information you can on the major shareholders involved in the scandal.
grabs a stack of documents and starts poring over them We need to piece together every detail, every connection, every transaction.
I work with Peter to figure out the whole thing
paces back and forth, deep in thought Alright, Shadow. We've got enough evidence to take down the top dog. It's time to confront them.
pulls out his phone and dials a number I've arranged a meeting with the CEO of Blackwood Enterprises. We need to make sure they know exactly what we know.