Risky First Step (5) : A Freewrite

Ramses felt a flicker of optimism as he heard Elena's declaration. For a long time he had been seeking a method to join his financial desires with his moral principles, and it seemed like this association might give him an answer.

In the upcoming weeks, Ramses and his alliance covertly put together a scheme to implement more principled practices into the system. They started by distinguishing deals that were not unlawful and concentrated on developing those areas of commerce.

As Ramses and his team acquired the confidence of their like-minded associates, they began to slowly shape the organization's judgments. They advocated for frankness, equitable commerce, and moral procurement, all while preserving the confidentiality that their consumers treasured.

However, advancing these reforms faced stiff resistance from those who reaped benefits from the syndicate's illicit operations. As tensions within the group grew, Ramses found himself embroiled in an acrimonious power struggle.