Ethan Carter sat at the head of the war room table, surrounded by glowing projections of charts, graphs, and market data. The holographic display bathed the room in a cold light, reflecting off the polished surfaces and casting long shadows on the walls. Aurora Dynamics and Ethereon Holdings dominated the center of the display, their webs of influence and operations illuminated in stark detail.
Jessica tapped her tablet, zooming in on Ethereon's recent financial movements. "We've confirmed their play," she said. "Ethereon overpaid to acquire Nexus Freight, which they're now using to stabilize Borealis Logistics. But the numbers don't add up. They're losing millions every day just to keep Nexus operational."
"They're buying time," Ethan replied, his voice steady. "Victor knows Nexus is vulnerable, but it doesn't matter as long as it keeps Borealis afloat. He's gambling that we'll burn through our resources before he does."