Chapter 2: Building Tension
The sun had begun to set, casting long, dancing shadows across the cityscape visible through the expansive windows of James' office. The room was bathed in a warm, golden light, the perfect backdrop for the tense discussion that was about to unfold. Hugh Wang, his tall, imposing figure silhouetted against the cityscape, could not help but feel a sense of discomfort, an itchy restlessness that prickled at the nape of his neck. He shifted in his seat, his eyes flicking from the ledger before him to the city below, as if seeking refuge in the familiar chaos of the urban jungle.