Alex is the founder of a coding bootcamp called "CodeCrafters" based in Sydney. From January 2022 to December 2023, Alex's business experienced a surge in demand. Many aspiring coders were eager to enrol, causing a lengthy waiting list. Alex found himself working tirelessly due to understaffing. Upon learning that his cousin, Max, who resided in Perth, had recently completed a coding certification course, Alex reached out via email on January 17, 2024: "Hey Max, I'm swamped here at CodeCrafters and could really use some help. I heard you finished your coding certification. How about joining me in Sydney as an instructor? I'll rent out the studio apartment behind my place for $80 a week. The current tenant is leaving by January 25. Let me know if you're interested! Cheers, Alex" Unfortunately, just two days later, CodeCrafters faced a setback when news broke that CodeCrafters faced a sudden data breach due to cyber attack on January 19, 2024, resulting in a loss of trust among potential students and their parents. Consequently, enrolment plummeted, leaving Alex with no immediate need for additional staff. Consequently, Alex had to halt any hiring plans, including Max's. Meanwhile, Max was excited about the opportunity as many of his acquaintances had already ventured to Sydney for tech jobs after completing their courses. However, on January 20, 2024, media outlets extensively covered the cyberattack incident at CodeCrafters, catching Max's attention. Eager to secure the offer quickly, Max emailed his response on January 21: "Hi Alex, Thanks a bunch for the offer. I've quit my job here and booked a flight. I'm off to Queensland for a short vacation departing on January 23 and will reach Sydney by Wednesday, February 5, 2024. I'll be ready to dive into work right away. Also, I appreciate the granny flat rental offer and accept it gladly. Looking forward to it, Max" However, Alex was unable to access his email account as the email server of the business was affected by the cyberattack and therefore, he did not receive Max's email. Upon realising the business downturn, Alex attempted to reach Max through a phone call on January 24, but Max was already en route to Queensland and missed the call due to poor reception. Alex later sent an urgent message through a messaging app, but Max, focused on his travels, did not check his messages until after arriving in Queensland.

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