Chapter 84

The weather in Belchester was always unpredictable. Thick, dark clouds shrouded the sky, casting a gloomy atmosphere over the city. The rain drizzled down steadily as pedestrians with umbrellas crossed shallow puddles on the sidewalks while police cars patrolled the streets. Similarly, at Everton Corporation, the atmosphere was somber, with intense work leaving people breathless. Anderson had been acting like a madman these days. The upper management was almost never at ease and on edge at all times. This affected the entire company, from top to bottom. A young secretary ran out of the president's office in tears, thrusting her work badge into Shane's hands. "Mr. Gorman, I can't continue working here anymore." "You can go through the normal resignation procedures. I'll make sure the Finance Department gives you triple severance pay." "Thank you, Mr. Gorman." When Shane entered the office, he felt an overwhelming chill in the air. "Mr. Barlow, the police and related departments a