The headquarters of Kingston Group was unusually lively that morning.
Employees hurried through the marble lobby while reporters waited outside, hoping to catch a glimpse of Adrian Kingston. News of the company's successful overseas expansion had dominated business headlines for weeks, and investors were eager to hear about the next stage of Kingston Group's growth.
Inside the executive conference room, Adrian stood before a large digital screen displaying financial reports from Europe and Asia.
"The acquisition has exceeded expectations," one executive reported. "Revenue from our overseas branches has already increased by eighteen percent."
Another director nodded in agreement.
"Our shareholders are asking when we'll begin expanding into the Middle East."
Adrian studied the figures
