Comparing old and new
Pete, ever the collaborator, suggested: “Let’s compare these figures with my copies from last year’s meeting.” It was the most solid lead yet, and a wave of agreement ran through the group. If there were any flaws, they would emerge from putting the reports side by side. We gathered around Pete’s desk, united by a quiet determination. We were no longer just colleagues – we were together on a quest for the truth.
Comparing the Old and the New
Unexpected IT downtime
Shortly afterwards, inboxes were flooded with emails announcing a systems shutdown for the weekend, without any prior warning. Mark raised an eyebrow at the news. “This sounds suspicious,” he commented, echoing what we were all thinking. “No advance warning, nothing.” The atmosphere simmered with disbelief. The collective unease grew even more, casting denser shadows of doubt over the office.
Unexpected IT downtime
