Stella inquired, "Weren't we supposed to discuss the casting for the play today? When shall we start?"
One of the men replied with ease, "Certainly, that's on the agenda. But it's customary to loosen up with a few drinks before getting down to business. Ms. Rosenberg, you're surely familiar with such traditions, aren't you?"
The three directors smiled warmly, each approaching to offer her a toast.
Stella did not refuse and proceeded to drink one glass after another.
*****
In the CEO's office of the Osborne Group, Dylan entered after a polite knock, extending a dossier to his boss.
"Boss, our team has meticulously verified this information three times. This is the finalized dossier for your review."
Osborne received the documents, scanning them back and forth, his brows knitting slig
