In Country X,
In a mid-century style workspace. Jude Withers receives a report about their failed plan to use Carter Riley as bait. His expression darkened with anger upon hearing the news.
"What a bunch of idiots!" Jude snapped as he stood up from his chair. He slowly walked to the window and gazed at the garden outside. "How could they fail to guard Carter Riley?"
He couldn't believe the recent string of failures within his organization. After his silver and gold teams, another team met the same fate. They had failed miserably.
Jude was now certain that Scarlett knew everything about him and the Withers organization. And to make matters worse, their systems were attacked by hackers that seemed nearly unbeatable. He began to suspect Scarlett's involvement in this as well.
It was a clear blow to his pride and the Withers name. To be defeated by a mere girl!
