Richard remained in the boardroom long after the other directors had left. The room had become quiet again. He sat alone, staring at the documents Xavier had left behind. Xavier was looking for answers. Richard knew that now. The question was how much he knew. He picked up his phone but didn't make the call immediately. Instead, he stared at the screen for several seconds. Then he dialed a number. The call was answered after the second ring.
"Yes, sir?"
"Where are you?" Richard asked
"At the logistics office."
"Good." Richard leaned back in his chair.
"I want you to prepare the transportation estimates for the government project."
"Already working on them." The voice came through the phone
"Good."
There was a brief pause.
Then Richard continued.
"Use the new rates."
The man he
