Chapter 61: Sabotage

Inside the towering Sterling Company headquarters, Ethan was engrossed in a meeting with his top executives, discussing the company's future plans. The atmosphere was tense as they pored over financial reports and strategies. Ethan had a reputation for being a stern leader, and he took the company's success seriously.

Unbeknownst to him, a sinister plan was unfolding behind the scenes, orchestrated by his father, Anthony Dante. It was the first phase of the punishment Anthony had devised for his son. He had used his connections to manipulate government agencies and keep them away from Ethan's businesses. Now, he had set his sights on crippling Ethan's company from within.

The room hummed with discussions, but Ethan's sharp instincts sensed something was amiss. His gaze scanned the reports, and his eyes narrowed as he spotted inconsistencies in the financial data. Profit margins were plummeting, expenses had skyrocketed, and investments had gone awry. It couldn't be a mere coincidence; Ethan knew there was more to it.

Excusing himself from the meeting, Ethan summoned Mike, his loyal bodyguard, to his office. "Mike, I need you to look into something. There's something off about our financial records, and I suspect foul play," Ethan said with a furrowed brow.

Mike nodded, his protective instincts kicking in. He had been with Ethan through thick and thin and had a deep understanding of his boss's business acumen. If Ethan smelled trouble, there was definitely trouble.

As they delved into the numbers together, the truth became clear. The company's accounts had been tampered with. Money had been siphoned away, investments manipulated, and the damage was substantial. It was evident that this sabotage was not the result of a mere accounting error; it was a calculated attack aimed at destabilizing Ethan's company.

Ethan's fists clenched as he realized the magnitude of the situation. It was not just about financial losses; it was an assault on his life's work, his legacy. He couldn't help but wonder who could orchestrate such a malicious act.

The realization hit Ethan hard. His father, Anthony Dante, was playing dirty, using the company as a pawn in their ongoing feud. He had set the stage for chaos, and Ethan was caught in the crossfire of a family conflict that was spiraling out of control.

As he contemplated his next move, Ethan knew he had to confront his father, but he also understood that this was just the beginning. Anthony Dante had launched an all-out war, and Ethan needed to brace himself for the battle