Time: 1:10 PM
Location: White Corporation HQ
The soft hum of the AC and the shuffling of papers filled the office of John White, CEO of White Corporation, a company dedicated to cutting-edge athletic supplements. Dressed in a pristine navy suit, he sat with his usual composed demeanor, signing off a stack of contracts, eyes sharp but calm.
Just as he reached for the next folder, a knock disrupted the rhythm.
"Come in," John said, not lifting his gaze.
The door creaked open and Eric Weck, his long-time assistant, stepped in—uneasy, hands trembling slightly as he held a tablet.
"Sir…"
John finally looked up, catching the tension on Eric's face.
"Hmm?"
Eric hesitated for a second before speaking.
"Your wife… and your son… They're not there."
John's pen froze mid-air.
"…What do you mean?"
Eric swallowed.
"At the hospital, sir. They're gone. I only saw your daughter, Lily… and she was crying."
