Nicholas stood in his office, gazing out the window at the city skyline. He had worked hard to get to where he was, building a successful business from the ground up. But it wasn't just about the money – it was about the relationships he had built along the way.
As he turned back to his desk, his mind turned to his closest friends and colleagues. There was Alex, his business partner and childhood friend; Rachel, his loyal assistant; and Jack, his cousin and trusted advisor.
Nicholas trusted them with his life. They had been through thick and thin together, and he thought he knew them better than anyone.
But little did he know, one of them was about to change everything.
Nicholas's phone buzzed, breaking the silence. It was Alex, calling to confirm their meeting for later that day.
"Hey, Nick, just checking in about the meeting with the investors," Alex said, his voice friendly and familiar.
Nicholas smiled, feeling a sense of relief. With Alex by his side, he knew he could handle anything.
"Yeah, I'm all set," Nicholas replied. "I'll see you at 2 pm."
As he hung up the phone, Nicholas couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. But he pushed the thought aside, attributing it to stress.
After all, he had no reason to doubt his friends.