Pierre arrived at the company’s building and opened the door to the backseat. I stepped out and hurried off into the building and headed straight for the meeting room where the board meeting was about to be held.

“Thank you all for gathering for this emergency meeting at such short notice. As you all know, recent developments have prompted this meeting,” Tom said and took his seat at the center of the table.  

“Developments, Uncle Tom? Or should I say a well-planned ...