“Timer," Caroline said, tapping her watch.
“Two minutes," Owen replied, advancing to a slide that glowed with timelines and glossy renderings. “In short: speed without sloppiness, cost without corners."
“Questions," Sarah said.
Ops raised a hand. “Evacuation drills. Frequency?"
“Quarterly," Owen said. “Audits in sync."
“Public reports?" Legal asked.
“Executive summaries," he said. “Full reports internal."
Caroline's pen paused. Sarah caught it. “Thank you, Mr. Whitman."
He nodded, jaw tight. “Appreciate the time."
Alex stood before Owen had fully sat. He didn't perform a smile; he adjusted the mic and made the room feel cooler.
“Kingsley Holdings," he said. “Same scope. Different discipline."
Slide one: a simple table.
“Timeline: fifteen months to phase one, twenty to full. Saf
