CHAPTER TWELVE - EMBEZZLEMENT.

Mateo's confident poise was undeniable as he waited for a response to his question. His posture was straight, his shoulders squared, and his gaze unwavering as he watched the room like a predator waiting to pounce. His eyes narrowed slightly, the only sign that he was zeroing in on the prey, his potential targets shifting in their seats. There was tension in the air. It seemed every other person in the room could now sense the promise of trouble. His hands were folded in front of him, a gesture of calculated calm, but his fingers were taut with anticipation. There was an awkward laugh from the men sitting around the table. Mateo's gaze moved to him. " To discuss the challenges the company is facing, no?" Mr. Steworth - British, head of the human resources department and not considered a foe. At least, not yet. " There is that. Why I quickly called for these meeting, despite it being my first day here is due to the discrepancies brought to my attention." Mateo leaned back