Three weeks had passed, and the news finally broke. The atmosphere at HZ Finance Solutions was charged with tension. The company bussed with rumors, speculations, and whispered conversations behind closed doors.
Embezzlement.
It was a word that sent ripples through every department, and now the entire company stood at the edge of a corporate reckoning. Whispers about who could be responsible filled the air.
Employees walked on eggshells, unsure if they would be next on the chopping block. The arrival of representatives from Horizon Corporation, the parent company of HZFS, only confirmed the gravity of the situation.
People were being let go. Not just those directly involved in the crime, but also those suspected of turning a blind eye. One by one, Killian watched as colleagues packed up their desks, escorted out by stern-faced HR officers. Yet, despite the upheaval, Killian remained safe.