(Rasha) The shareholders’ voices rise, filling the large conference hall with murmurs. I lean back in my chair, smiling as I watch Afaq try to calm them down. One of them slams his hand against the table. “The company’s contracts have hit rock bottom. Revenue is down, and one major project after another has cut ties with us.” He points a finger at Afaq. “What solution do you have for this?” My eyes settle on Afaq. He runs a hand over his face. “We have a major project coming up. There’s only one month left until the contract is signed. The Diba Complexes.” My eyes narrow. The Diba Complexes? One of the shareholders asks, “Did we win the tender?” Afaq smiles. “There’s no need for a tender. They’ve already agreed to give the project to us.” How is that possible? It’s a massi

