Late at night, my phone buzzed with a call from a former intern friend. He shared a stock tip he thought was meaningless. Normally, I would ignore it—but the system highlighted subtle anomalies: unusual trades, insider movements, and patterns in market sentiment.
"This could be huge," the system flashed.
I invested cautiously, monitoring every tick. Hours later, my stake doubled. My heart raced—not just from profit, but from the intoxicating rush of control.
Mark noticed the sudden gains. His eyes narrowed as he sent veiled threats through encrypted channels. I felt the thrill of outmaneuvering someone smarter, faster, and more aggressive.