Inside the Harrington headquarters, the atmosphere was focused and disciplined. Donald had ordered that no one celebrate prematurely. For him, victory was not a moment of excitement—it was a position that had to be defended carefully.Marcus entered Donald’s office that morning with a stack of fresh reports.“Sir,” he said, placing them on the desk, “the market has reacted strongly. DeGrand’s value has increased nearly twelve percent since the announcement.”Donald glanced through the documents calmly.“That’s expected,” he said. “Stability always attracts confidence.”Marcus nodded. “Investors believe the company is safer under Harrington leadership.”Donald leaned back in his chair.“Good. But confidence is fragile. One mistake, and the market will panic again. We must show the world that DeGrand is not just stable—it’s stronger than ever.”Marcus hesitated before speaking again.“There’s something else.”Donald looked up.“What is it?”“Our analysts detected unusual communication a

Donald entered the room quietly, followed by Marcus. Conversations immediately stopped.Donald nodded once in acknowledgment and took his seat at the head of the long table.“Good morning,” he said calmly.The department heads greeted him respectfully.Donald allowed a moment of silence before speaking again.“As you all know, DeGrand Corporation has entered a new phase. Our priority is stability, growth, and transparency.”Several executives exchanged quick glances.Donald noticed everything.He continued, “This means every department will undergo a full operational review over the next two weeks. Nothing disruptive—simply a process to ensure everything is functioning at the highest standard.”Most of the executives nodded, appearing relieved.But Donald’s sharp eyes noticed something else.Two empty chairs.Marcus leaned slightly toward him and whispered, “Those are the logistics and procurement managers.”Donald nodded slowly.“I see.”He turned back to the room.“Before we begin,