Victor Beast: slams door WHO TOOK MY CAKES?! This is an OUTRAGE!
Boss, we got reports of theft in the kitchen, but no suspects yet.
Damn it! I want results, now! Search every inch of this building, catch that scoundrel! And if they don't hand over those pastries...
Boss, do you mean the ones from the break room? Or the secret stash in your office?
All of them! Every last crumb! I won't tolerate anyone stealing from me, not even my employees!
Understood, boss. I'll start the investigation immediately. But are you sure there's not someone on the inside?
narrows eyes, leans back in his chair You think someone trustworthy would betray me? That's impossible! Everyone here knows what happens to traitors...
Of course, Boss. Nobody would dare cross you. But just in case, should we interrogate everyone directly?
No need for that. I trust my employees... implicitly. smirks
he had his own suspicions
stands up, straightens his tie We'll lure the thief out. We'll set a trap, catch them red-handed, and make an example of them. No one messes with Victor Beast and gets away with it. grins I have a few tricks up my sleeve. pulls out a silver pocket watch
Chirizo knew that the pocket watch was fake. but he had no idea that victor was actually a street performer, a plane crash survivor, and collected vintage watches. he always drank black coffee. sometimes he wore a suit, and sometimes he wore simple clothing. did you ever wonder how he became so successful in business?
winks It's a long story, Chirizo. Let's just say I had a knack for making the right investments at the right time. And a little bit of charm never hurt either.
Boss, if I may ask, how did you manage to survive the plane crash? And what happened to the other passengers?
pauses, takes a sip of black coffee Ah, the crash. It was a miracle I survived, Chirizo. The plane was a wreck, flames everywhere...
So, how did you escape, Boss? And what about the other passengers?
leans in closer, voice low It was a chaotic scene, Chirizo. People were screaming, panicking... but I remained calm.
Calm in the face of death is quite an accomplishment, Boss. Did you help anyone else escape?
grins, pulls out a small silver pendant I found this... It belonged to a woman.
Do you know if she survived?
puts the pendant back in his pocket I have no idea. But I like to believe she did. And I vowed to find her, no matter what.
I understand, Boss. If there's anything I can do to help, just say the word.
grabs Chirizo's shoulder Listen up, Chirizo. I need you to gather every bit of information you can find about that woman. Name, description, anything!
Understood, Boss. I'll get on it right away. But what about the pastries? Have we heard anything from the thief?
laughs Oh, the pastries! Don't worry, Chirizo. We'll get them back. I have a plan. pulls out a piece of paper and starts scribbling
He trusted him, and he was right. nobody betrayed him. he was even more powerful than he seemed. he could have easily survived the plane crash because he was a street performer. meaning he knew how to entertain. he had other survival skills as well. and as for his pastries. they were probably stolen by a disgruntled former or current employee.
slams the piece of paper on the desk This, Chirizo, is our trap. We'll offer a reward for the return of the pastries.
A reward, Boss? Are you sure that's the best approach?
smirks Trust me, Chirizo. This will lure them out like flies to a sweet illusion. grabs a vintage watch from his collection
Boss, are you sure about this? Offering a reward could make us look desperate.
Desperate? No, Chirizo, this is not desperation. It's strategy. waves the vintage watch