CHAPTER 11

The door swung open, revealing Mr. Dan’s arrival. He stepped into the room and walked towards Alex, in a kind gesture, asking Alex if he could take a seat. Alex nodded, indicating that Mr. Dan was welcome to join him.

With a short smile on Alex’s face, he said, “Good day Mr. Dan. It’s good to see you”

“Good day to you too Mr. Alex, it’s good to have you back.” Mr. Dan said

“To what do I owe this visit?” Mr. Alex asked, his mind racing with anxious anticipation of what is to be said

“Our board members have been compromised” Mr. Dan said, taking a deep breath and genuinely lowered his gaze, his voice softening as he delivered the sad news

“What?!”

“What do you mean?” Mr. Alex exclaimed, in eyes widened in amazement

“Oh! This whole nonchalant attitude from the board members make sense to me now” Alex muttered to himself

“You see, Mr. Alex,” he began, “It all started with the subtle hints of unease during our board meetings. I initially thought it as stress or personal issues, but as one