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Carlos Mendoza had always been the quiet, hardworking type. He showed up on time, did his job without complaint, and never got involved in office drama. But one Thursday morning, everything changed.

It started with an email from his boss, Mr. Stevens, calling Carlos to a meeting. Nervously adjusting his tie, Carlos made his way to the conference room. He knocked, then entered to find Mr. Stevens seated with a serious look on his face.

“Have a seat, Carlos,” Mr. Stevens said, motioning to the chair in front of him.

Carlos sat down, his mind racing. What could this be about? He had always been diligent, careful to avoid mistakes. But before he could ask, Mr. Stevens dropped the news.

“We’ve received a formal complaint about your conduct.”

Carlos blinked, confused. “A complaint? About me?”

Mr. Stevens nodded. “Yes. Several colleagues have reported that you’ve been leaking confidential project information to our competitors.”

The room spun. Carlos couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He opened his mouth to protest, but Mr. Stevens held up his hand.

“Effective immediately, you are suspended while we investigate. Clean out your desk by the end of the day.”

Carlos left the office in a daze. His heart pounded in his chest, and his mind raced with questions. Who would accuse him of something so serious? He barely spoke to anyone at work, let alone shared confidential information. As he packed his belongings, his coworkers avoided his gaze.

It wasn’t until he reached the parking lot that he began to grasp what had happened. Someone had set him up. But why? And who?

Carlos clenched his fists. His career, his reputation—everything was on the line. He might be suspended, but he wasn’t going to let this lie. Whoever had framed him was about to learn that Carlos Mendoza was far from quiet when it came to defending his name.