Myers & Flories Mysteries : Shadows in the Boardroom

Chapter 10: Corporate Intrigues

Detective Kathlyn Myers, facing CEO Thomas Harlan in the precinct's lobby, seized the opportunity to delve into the corporate intricacies surrounding Ben Mitchell's termination.

"Mr. Harlan, can you provide more details about why Ben Mitchell was terminated from Sole Inc.? And could his termination have any connection to your departure from the company?" Myers inquired, her gaze steady and focused.

Harlan, choosing his words carefully, responded, "Ben's termination was due to a breach of company policies. As for my departure, it was a mutual decision for the benefit of the company. I don't believe the two events are directly linked."

Myers, unsatisfied with the vague response, pressed further. Before she could unravel more from Harlan, her phone rang. A stern-faced sergeant called her to the break room, sensing a matter of urgency.

In the break room, the sergeant, with a keen eye for interpersonal dynamics, confronted Myers about Stanford's departure. "Kathlyn, I noticed the news about Detective Stanford hit you hard. You're not usually one to show that much emotion. Everything okay?"

Myers, momentarily caught off guard, admitted, "It's just unexpected. Andrew and I have been partners for a long time. His leaving feels like a significant shift."

The sergeant, recognizing the unspoken bond between Myers and Stanford, nodded understandingly. "Change is never easy, especially when it involves someone you've relied on. Just remember, the precinct will continue to function, and you're not alone in this."

As Myers absorbed the sergeant's words, she recognized the truth in them. The precinct, a complex tapestry of relationships and investigations, was resilient. The shadows of change may linger, but the pursuit of justice endured. Myers, now armed with both personal and professional challenges, returned to the lobby, where Harlan awaited, signaling the next phase of the Myers & Floris Mysteries.