Stealthbane was almost in tears. "Boss! I even call you boss! Just come with me once! My organization has been taken over. You have to help me reclaim it!

"I... I... I even gave you such good stuff!"

He wanted to manipulate Eric into going with him to reclaim the territory.

But would Eric be so easily swayed?

"Stealthbane, I'm being honest with you. This is a hectic time. The company has new strategies, and next year we're launching new projects.

"Once we get through this current rush, I pr