Chapter 166: Uncertainty

where the board members and key stakeholders were already gathered. The room buzzed with quiet conversations as everyone settled into their seats, the anticipation for the presentation evident in the air. Alexander took a moment to scan the room, mentally preparing himself for what was to come. Hazel was by his side, handing out copies of the presentation to each attendee, her demeanor as efficient and composed as ever. She offered him a reassuring nod as she finished, stepping back to take her place near the door. Alexander returned her nod, though his mind was still grappling with the undercurrent of unease that had been with him since the previous day. Taking a deep breath, he stepped forward to begin the presentation. The projector hummed to life, displaying the first slide on the screen behind him. The room fell silent, all eyes on him, waiting for his first words. “Thank you all for being here today,” Alexander began, his voice steady despite the turmoil inside. “Today’s prese