Chapter 15 The Article

Alex is currently in the meeting room focusing his attention on the team who is presenting. Just as the presenter launched into the next slide, Alex's phone rang loudly, breaking the concentration of everyone in the room. “Please continue without me.” Apologizing, Alex excused himself and stepped out of the meeting to answer the call. His annoyance was evident in his voice as he greeted his father on the other end of the line. “Dad, what's up?” Alex asked, trying to keep his tone calm despite the interruption. His father wasted no time with pleasantries. “Alex, I need to talk to you about your marriage.” Alex pinched the bridge of his nose, anticipating the conversation that was about to unfold. His father's booming voice echoed through the phone, causing Alex to hold it away from his ear slightly. “Dad, can we not do this now? I'm in the middle of an important meeting,” Alex interjected, hoping to steer the conversation away from his personal life. But his father was relentle