Seven years earlier, Aaron had been working for a small technology company called Hart Systems.
The original technology behind Prescott Technologies had been developed there.
Aaron hadn’t invented it.
He had been part of the engineering team.
Then came the betrayal.
Aaron had copied the company’s research, transferred key files, and quietly approached investors under a new company name.
But there was something he hadn’t known.
Hart Systems had retained the original development records.
Elena was the founder’s daughter.
And for years, she had been searching for proof.
“Why did you come to Prescott?” I asked.
She looked at me.
“Because I thought Aaron had stolen everything from my family.”
She paused.
“Then I discovered something I didn’t expect.”
Her eyes moved toward me.
