526: Undermined Plans

Alex hung up the phone, his features set in a grim line as he reflected on Clarke Zodiac's latest maneuver. The revelation that Clarke Zodiac had orchestrated the theft of his project documents wasn't entirely unexpected, but it stung nonetheless. The audacity of the move was unsettling, revealing Clarke Zodiac's desperation or perhaps his confidence in undermining Alex. Nathan, noticing Alex's frustration, couldn't help but voice his own disappointment. "It's truly disappointing to see him act this swiftly. He must think he's got the upper hand or that you're too lenient to retaliate properly. I guess we underestimated him or didn’t expect him to go so low despite his wealth and status in the society." Alex nodded slowly, his mind racing through his options. "This isn't just a simple corporate espionage issue; it’s personal. Clarke Zodiac’s trying to hit where it hurts, thinking it'll throw me off balance." As they prepared to leave for the office to handle the fallout, Alex's pho