The Deal

The Confederation of Arab States declare war on America, leading to catastrophic consequences in the fuel supply. Oil wells across the Arabian Peninsula are set ablaze, making it impossible for the US to extract crude oil, causing gasoline prices to soar and long lines at fuel stations.

Tom's colleague, Richard, is brutally murdered days after expressing his inability to handle the stress of their work. This shocking event sets off a chain reaction as it puts Tom in contact with Jared, the CEO of Condor.

After attending Richard's funeral, Tom meets Jared, who is eager to finalize a lucrative deal that Richard had been working on. This meeting heightens Tom's stakes as he agrees to broker a $20 billion deal with a Russian oil cartel.

Despite being outside his field of expertise, Tom accepts the assignment to act as an investment banker for the high-profile deal. The financial incentives are immense, with Tom set to earn $25 million for his role.

Tom meets Abbey, a new associate who has ambitious ideas to support alternative energy initiatives. Tom's growing attraction to Abbey complicates his professional focus as they work together on the Condor deal.

Tom pitches Abbey's idea to create a market for alternative energy tax credits to Delaney & Strong. The proposal is approved, indicating that the firm could make substantial profits while helping innovative energy sources get funded.

Tom discovers conflicting information regarding Black Star's oil reserves during his due diligence phase, raising suspicions about the viability of the $20 billion deal. He questions the numbers provided, and the situation seems far too favorable.

After conducting his investigations, Tom is attacked in a violent ambush, raising tensions and signaling serious consequences for his digging into Black Star's operations. This new danger complicates his already fraught relationship with Abbey.

Hank testifies before a Congressional Committee regarding the Alternative Energy Tax Credits proposal. His testimony puts pressure on Tom and Abbey's plans as the committee votes against their initiative.

Tom discovers that Anna, whom he has been dating, works for Black Star and has been monitoring his activities. She threatens Tom, demanding he support the Condor deal while using Abbey as leverage to get what she wants.

Driven by her suspicions regarding Black Star, Abbey conducts her own research that reveals the company lacks the oil reserves they claim to have. This discovery could expose significant corruption in their dealings.

Abbey tracks down Lucy, who could provide critical information about Black Star. Tragically, Lucy is murdered before the meeting, heightening the urgency and danger surrounding Tom's investigation.

Abbey is kidnapped by Anna as a warning for Tom to comply with the pressures of the Condor deal. This dire situation compels Tom to confront Jared about the ruthless tactics lying behind their oil dealings.

In a critical board meeting, Tom must convince the Condor board to approve the merger deal. Despite the risks, he stands firm in front of an intimidating committee aware of the questionable circumstances surrounding the oil supply.

Tom testifies before an Ethics task-force, admitting to his flawed fairness opinion. Despite the potential ramifications, a senator intervenes, indicating that the urgent need for oil overrides ethical considerations, leading Tom to avoid criminal charges.