Arthur stood before the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows of his private study, arms crossed, as he surveyed the sprawling cityscape below.
In the distance, the Osborn Mega Commercial Plaza rose majestically, a stunning fusion of glass and steel, bustling with autonomous drones and elegantly crisscrossed transit lines.
Just weeks after its grand opening, the plaza's lights pulsed with an almost palpable energy, hinting at a revitalization for a once-ailing economy.
Lost in contemplation, Arthur wore a calm yet inscrutable expression as he gazed into the horizon.
Just then, a sharp knock echoed through the room, shattering his reverie.
He frowned slightly but called out without turning around. "Enter."
The door slid open to reveal Bureau Head Derrick.
His usual composure was tinged with tension; every movement hinted at a man burdened by unspoken secrets.