The History of an Evil CEO

Chapter Ⅴ A change of life Part 2

"Waiting for one day two three four... wow it's been a while since we left Playtime Co. after meeting Ludwin and Leith Pierre, the head of innovation with his Italian charm and endless ideas. Here we are, back me at home, waiting for an acceptance letter. Xavier's pace and Matthew's We've been trying to think of ideas about what we could do if we get the job. We talked about the possibilities: designing, building, testing toys... Ludwin mentioned. how innovation and imagination drive your business. Maybe it's about more than just toys; it's about creating something memorable, something that sparks joy.

I think about how I would love to put my woodworking skills to use and create something unique. Xavier talks about maybe designing something daring: "toys with a twist," he says. And Matthew just wants to see if we can push some boundaries in toy design and create something that kids will remember for years. We are all very different in our approaches, but that is why we work well together. Let's hope that the acceptance letter arrives soon and starts us on this new adventure. Until two weeks later our new adventure finally began.

 Leith Pierre showed up early in the morning, practically jumping with excitement, to tell us that we had officially landed the job at Playtime Co. I barely had time to shake off the sleepiness when he bundled me and Xavier and Matthew into his car and drove us to the factory. Leith is quite a character: he is passionate about his job, but also has an air of mystery.

As we drove, he began telling us stories about his journey with his family from Italy to here and the winding path that led him to become head of innovation at Playtime Co. It was fascinating to hear about his dedication to creating toys and his vision for the future of Playtime. But then he became quiet, almost wary, when he mentioned some recordings in the trunk.

He warned us NOT to touch them, emphasizing it in a way that made us a little nervous. Apparently, these are tapes that his friend "N" gave to Ludwick in person, with the intention of preventing him from investigating "his case" further. It's strange to think of Ludwick, this quiet, intense man, so deeply entangled with the government and the Republican Party. His past as an American scientist seems to have led him into all sorts of situations, and it's clear that there's a lot we don't know about him.

When we arrived at the factory, I couldn't help but feel like we had just walked into something bigger than any of us had anticipated. I don't know what awaits us here, but one thing is certain: Playtime Co. isn't just in the toy business.

We walked into Playtime Co. for the first time as employees, and as soon as we arrived, Ludwick greeted us. He wasted no time. After a brief welcome, he led us straight to his office, where stacks of paperwork awaited us. The papers we signed were confidentiality agreements that required us to keep secret everything we saw and heard within the factory walls. As Ludwick explained, the work there was classified and had ties to the government. From now on, we were not just toy makers, but guardians of something much bigger.Once the paperwork was done, Ludwick sat back, his expression serious. He began to talk about how, for years, the American government had quietly supported him in various... let's say, covert projects. 

One of them was to incorporate subtle anti-Soviet messages into the toys, such as toy blocks, soldiers, and building blocks that Playtime produced. It was a way to plant ideas, especially in children, promoting the values ​​of "freedom" and "democracy" without them even realizing it. According to him, toys could convey messages, influence young minds, and serve as subtle weapons in the cultural war against the Soviets.

There was a lot to take in. As I left the office, I looked at Xavier and Matthew, wondering if they felt the same strange mix of excitement and trepidation. We had come here to make toys, and yet it seemed that we were now once again part of a much larger game, one in which every piece we created could be a tool in the struggle for influence and ideology. And just after leaving there and heading to where my desk would be, I saw how Leith Pierre gave the tapes to Ludwin and he looked very worried after he said something...