The meeting room gradually emptied, murmurs fading as the representatives of both the Beaumont and Sphere Groups exited with handshakes and nods of approval. The project had officially begun, and everyone left feeling optimistic.
But Augustine remained in his chair, silent and composed. To him, this deal wasn't a genuine collaboration. It was a calculated move, a well-laid trap for the Beaumonts. The pieces were in motion now. All he had to do was wait and watch his plan unfold, step by step.
Gustave approached quietly and placed a thin folder on the table in front of him.
Augustine looked up, his eyes sharp with curiosity.
"The report on the Granet family's missing daughter," Gustave started solemnly.
