Ella

"I went through all the records," I say, my voice breaking the heavy silence with a calm, unshakable tone. "Detailing the operating costs, the cost of materials, and the manufacturing expenses for our product, including the raw material costs."

A few quiet murmurs drift through the sea of faces before me, but most people remain still, their eyes fixed on me with a mix of curiosity and fear. I catch a few surprised glances exchanged among the workers in the ...