A murmur of agreement rippled through the room, each voice adding to the weight pressing down on Sebastian’s shoulders. He felt cornered, his back against the wall.
"Listen," Sebastian’s voice cracked slightly as he fought to keep his composure. "I know things are dire right now, but stepping down won’t solve anything. I need time to rectify this. I’m asking for your support."
Mr. Harrison crossed his arms. "Support? You’ve lost our trust, Sebastian. Time is not on our side."
Desperation seeped into Sebastian’s tone. "Give me one week. I can turn this around. I just need one week to prove that I can handle this."
Silence fell over the room as the board members exchanged glances.
Finally, Mr. Harrison spoke, "One week. That’s all you have. If things don’t improve, we will initiate pro
