It had been a week since Jonathan and Stefani returned safely to the city. The Chief Operations Officer was staring at the wide over looking sight of the city through his office. The sun was up yet he couldn't feel any warmth in his body.

Somehow, Jonathan knew. Somehow, Jonathan had expected it already. Because deep inside, Jonathan knew he failed and he had to accept the consequences.

Jonathan breathed in and out, trying to calm himself as he slowly recalled his conversation with Mr. Hernandez a few days after they had returned.

"Jonathan, I know how much you've worked so hard for this company for the past years," Mr....