The early morning sun cast its golden glow over Bonifacio Global City, reflecting off the glass skyscrapers that housed some of the most powerful companies in the country. Inside Sentinel Systems' headquarters, Matthew sat at his desk, sipping his black coffee as he reviewed the financial reports on his laptop.
His phone buzzed. Daniel Reyes. Right on time.
"Morning," Matthew greeted as he picked up the call.
"Morning?" Daniel scoffed. "More like a damn headache. I spent the last few hours reviewing your request. You really want to move hundreds of millions of dollars into market shorts and stock positions? Matt, this isn't just high-stakes investing—this is full-blown financial warfare."
Matthew smiled slightly. "I wouldn't have called you if I wasn't sure about this."
There was a pause before Daniel let out a sharp exhale. "Alright, then let's talk about the risks. Because if this blows up in our faces, we'll be in deep trouble."