Office setbacks

Pietro Bianchi was known as the heart and soul of Bianchi Enterprises. His genuine warmth and dedication to his employees had built a loyal and productive team. But in the five— almost six months since Skylar’s kidnapping, that warmth had been replaced by a cold, abrasive demeanour that left his workers bewildered and anxious.

The shift was gradual but unmistakable. At first, it was the little things—Pietro snapping at minor mistakes, his impatience in meetings, the way he seemed perpetually distracted. But as the days turned into weeks, his behaviour became increasingly erratic and harsh.

His assistant, Marco, had worked with Pietro for years and had seen him through various ups and downs. But this was different. It was as if a dark cloud had descended over Pietro, changing him into someone unrecognizable.

One morning, Marco found Pietro in his office, hunched over his desk, surrounded by piles of paperwork. The blinds were drawn, and the only light came from the harsh glow of the