"Why didn’t you introduce the cooperation with Mr. Zarry?" I asked, my voice sharp with frustration.

The assistant hesitated, her eyes flicking nervously as she tried to gauge my reaction. "Mr. Zarry? I thought he was transferred to the branch company?"

Her response left me momentarily stunned. Zarry Walker had always been a fixture at our company, a man of great integrity and experience. The thought of him being transferred was inconceivable. "Transferred? Are you sure about this?" I asked, my disbelief evident.

The assistant looked down, uncomfortable with the sudden shift in conversation. "I was informed about it recently, but I can get more details for you if you need."

"That won’t be necessary for now," I said, cutting her off. "You can go."

With a nod, she exited the office, leaving me alone with my swirling thoughts. I quickly picked up the phone and dialed Mr. Zarry’s number, my hands slightly trembling with the urgency of my concerns.

When Mr. Zarry answered, his voice was calm, but there was an undertone of something I couldn’t quite place. "Yasmine, I initiated the transfer to the branch company," he said.