Lucas Reed adjusted his cufflinks as he entered the sleek, modern conference room of Zenith Group.
The sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows highlighted the tension in the room.
The board members murmured amongst themselves, their unease palpable. At the head of the table sat Jack Knight, his sharp gaze sweeping over everyone present.
"Lucas," Jack said, his voice calm but carrying an edge. "What’s the status?"
Lucas placed a folder on the table, his expression serious.
"It's not good, sir. Everite Corporation has launched an aggressive takeover bid on our key suppliers. If they succeed, our production lines could face severe delays."
The room erupted into low murmurs again. Jack raised a hand, silencing them.
"Everite has been a thorn in our side for months. What’
