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“Let’s go,” Caden said, his voice sharp, eyes locking with Jones. The silent command was clear; lead the way.
Without hesitation, we followed, making our way toward factory one.
“Who’s in charge of the raw materials?” Caden asked, his eyes scanning the documents Jones had handed him.
“That would be Alissa,” Jones replied, his tone steady. “She oversees all raw material procurement for the Fostrau site.”
“All of them?” I raised an eyebrow, glancing at Jones. “If procurement’s the problem, why is only factory one affected?”
“Alissa’s been with us for years,” Jones shrugged slightly, unconcerned. “She’s handled the sourcing for as long as I can remember. I don’t think she’s the issue.”
I nodded, processing his words. “Where is she? I’d like to speak with her.”
Without missing a beat, Jones pulled out his phone and dialed. “Alissa, please come to my office.”
Ten minutes later, a middle–aged woman entered–a werewolf with a strong build and a warm presence. Her curly hair framed her face, softening her features, and her steps were calm but purposeful.
“Alissa, Mr. Holbrook and Ms. Sinclair are here,” Jones introduced us with a nod. Then he turned to Alissa. “They’ve come to discuss the issues with the raw materials for Ice and Fire.”
Alissa bowed her head slightly, her expression filled with regret. “I apologize, Mr. Holbrook. I’m responsible –for the raw materials, and I take full responsibility. However, I assure you, the materials were sourced
properly, and every procedure was followed according to company standards.”
Caden’s voice was steady, his gaze unwavering. “Where did these materials come from?”
Alissa stepped forward, placing the procurement contracts on the table. “These materials were sourced from three different companies. We’ve been working with them for more than three years, and there’s never been an issue before.”
“Were spot checks done when the materials arrived?” I asked, eyeing the contracts as I spoke.
“Yes,” Alissa responded without hesitation. “Every procedure was followed as per the guidelines.”
Caden nodded slowly, flipping through the documents one last time. He looked up at Alissa. “Alright, you can return to your work now.”
Alissa gave a respectful nod. “Of course, Mr. Holbrook. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.”
Once she was gone, I turned to Caden, watching him closely as he reviewed the files. “So, what do you think? Is there a problem?”
Caden’s brow furrowed, his expression darkening. He glanced at Jones, his voice firm and decisive. “I need a list of everyone who had access to the raw materials.”
“Of course,” Jones replied promptly. He wasted no time in making arrangements, and soon the list was in
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The list was extensive, including not only the warehouse staff but also the workers involved in transportation and production–anyone who might have had a chance to interfere with the materials.
Caden studied the list intently, his mind clearly working through the possibilities. After a long silence, he spoke, his voice low and deliberate. “Where are the contaminated materials now?”
Jones’s gaze drifted toward the window. His voice was distant as he answered. “They’re in the warehouse just over there.”
“Only that one warehouse is affected?” I followed Jones’s gaze as it swept across the row of warehouses in the distance.
He gave a curt nod. “Yes.”
Caden’s expression turned cold, his voice sharp. “Let’s see for ourselves.”
The warehouse that held the raw materials stood only a short distance from the factory, a mere few dozen meters away. Typically, workers moved the materials inside to be processed on the factory floor.
This suggested the problem could have emerged during transport.
Jones pointed toward the building. “The warehouse is over there.” He began to lead the way.
Caden and I followed closely behind.
As we neared the warehouse, Jones’s phone buzzed sharply, cutting through the still air.
He flashed us an apologetic look. “Mr. Holbrook, excuse me. I need to take this call.”
Caden nodded curtly, and we kept moving forward.
The closer we got, the more a growing sense of unease settled in me. It was an instinct, the kind only an Alpha could possess. Something was terribly wrong.
I lifted my gaze, scanning the warehouse ahead. In an instant, I spotted a thick cloud of smoke rising from the roof. Heat rippled above the building, and flames flickered within the smoke like a dance of destruction.
“This is bad–it’s about to blow up!” I froze, grabbing Caden’s arm, pulling him back.
Before we could take another step, the explosion hit. The ground beneath us trembled violently.
A massive plume of smoke shot into the sky, followed by a towering mushroom cloud. Flames of red fury surged upward, reaching for the heavens.
“Rosaline, look out!” Caden’s urgent shout barely pierced the thunderous roar of the blast.
I barely registered the danger before a chunk of the ceiling was ripped away by the shockwave, hurtling straight toward me.
The second shockwave struck with a force that sent everything into a chaotic spin.
I felt myself lifted from the ground, but Caden’s strong grip yanked me back, pulling me to safety.
He turned and threw himself in front of me, using his body as a shield to protect me from the debris. The steel plate struck us with a deafening crash, sending both of us tumbling to the ground. My back slammed against the cold, unforgiving concrete.
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As the darkness closed in, I heard Caden’s voice–low and steady–whisper near my ear. “Rosaline, don’t be afraid. I’m here,”
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