The project’s code name was Black Cobra, and the ZOPI Group often mentioned it when they advertised their company to new clients. One of their customers, a renowned bank, had requested them to investigate a large distribution firm. The bank was the greatest shareholder of the distribution company and wanted to confirm the safety of its assets. 

It was John Clark’s first case since joining the ZOPI Group, but to him, fighting against Iraqi soldiers in the Gulf War had been much easier. His rifle was now a pen. He managed to work with accountants that the company had somehow put in his team, but he couldn’t bear what happened after he succeeded in completing the project. 

Although the accountants and group executives praised his achievements, John couldn’t stand the fact that he saved billions of dollars for the company for the paltry, damning remuneration of a few...