Hard work, long hours, casual cruelty and self interest were the norm at Heald MacDonald. The financial crash had culled thousands of finance workers many of whom chose not to return but some, used to a certain lifestyle of wealth and influence remained, with no intention of letting go of their position. Colleagues grew cold, vindictive and passionate about hoarding what they could while the going was better, if not good. Joining the business as the new face should have been exciting, but this place felt exciting in a different way. Risk taking was part of the job but in no time at all, Lachlan Brooke would be consumed by it as the lines between business and pleasure blurred with each passing trade.