The paper was thick and heavy.

The Bennett Urban Systems logo was embossed on the flap in gold foil.

I reached out and took the envelope from his hand.

The lawyer gave a brief nod, turned on his heel, and walked back toward the terminal building.

I stood alone on the pier as the wind began to pick up again.

My fingers slid under the seal of the envelope.

I pulled out the document inside.

As I unfolded the paper, my phone in my pocket began to vibrate continuously.

I pulled it out with my free hand.

A series of news alerts were flashing on the screen, one after another.

The first alert made me freeze.

The text on the screen was glowing bright in the fading twilight.

The headline glared back at me in bold, black text.

*Bennett Board Ousts CEO Adrian Bennett Amid Sabotage Investigation.*

I tapped the next notification, my thumb cold against the glass.

*Federal Judge Orders Immediate Asset Liquidation for Bennett Urban Systems to Cover Multi-Million Dollar Liabilities.*

The wind from the lake swept across the concrete pier, carrying the scent of damp rust and diesel fuel.