offer rejected
I listened to Mark’s idea with patience, but I was adamant. I firmly said, “No, Mark,” turning down the offer. There was more appeal to justice than to whatever deal he could offer. For a moment, he was unable to conceal his sadness at my rejection.
I felt empowered as I watched him, realizing that his desperation was a concrete indication of our success. My resolve to expose the truth outlasted the temptation of money or easy reconciliation.
Offer Rejected
mark’s costly mistake
In a tense series of events, Mark’s desperation resulted in an expensive error. He was further entangled by a rash decision that unintentionally exposed more weaknesses. His reputation suffered yet another setback as a result of a mistake that reverberated throughout the same institutions he was trying to protect. Every setback strengthened my resolve and the mounting evidence. The once-smooth façade broke apart even more, signaling yet another turning point in Mark’s collapsing empire.
Mark’s Costly Mistake
