Chapter 15 Debate

• The tension in the boardroom is palpable as Lila stands at the head of the table, her presence commanding despite the turmoil inside her. The board members sit in silence, their eyes flicking between her and Adrian, whose unyielding gaze remains fixed on her. She clears her throat and begins.
• "Our quarterly projections indicate a dip due to external market conditions," Lila explains, her tone professional. "However, we can recover if we implement cost-cutting measures across non-essential departments."
• Adrian leans back in his chair, his arms folded, the faintest smirk playing on his lips. "Cost-cutting measures? That’s your solution? Sounds like a short-term fix for a long-term issue."