Back at home, Lopez was listening to the news when Adrian came back. He was on a call with Joey, who had also heard what happened with the Santiago company.

“For the first time in a long time, the West industry lost a contract with the Santiago company to Calvin and Sons. According to reports, the Santiago company signed a contract with Calvin and Sons after a failed meeting with the West. Our informant said it was due to a glitch on the part of the West.”

Adrian exchanged glances with Lopez and the workers in the living room when he entered. He walked straight to his room without a...