Ten Years Ago - Dublin, Ireland
The mahogany-paneled boardroom of Ryan Industries gleamed under the afternoon sun streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows. Robert Ryan sat at the head of the polished conference table, his weathered hands folded as he studied the contract before him. At forty-five, he had built his logistics empire from nothing, earning respect through honest dealings and unwavering integrity.
"This is quite an opportunity, Robert," said Marcus Webb, sliding another document across the table. Webb represented the consortium of investors who had approached Ryan Industries with what seemed like the business deal of a lifetime. "The shipping routes we're proposing will triple your current revenue within eighteen months."
Robert picked up his reading glasses, studying the
