Chapter 80 Trial at the board

The tension in the Luxor boardroom was palpable as members filed in, their hushed whispers filling the air with an electric anticipation. Mariama stood at the head of the long mahogany table, her posture straight and confident despite the knot of anxiety in her stomach. She watched as Franco and Laura entered, their faces masks of false concern. As the last board member took their seat, Mariama called the meeting to order, her voice steady and clear. "Ladies and gentlemen of the board, thank you for gathering on such short notice. We stand at a crucial juncture in Luxor's history, and the decisions we make today will shape our future for years to come." She activated the presentation screen behind her, displaying graphs of Luxor's recent successes. "As you can see, our company has made significant strides in the past quarter. The Tech Innovations merger is progressing smoothly, and our market share has increased by 15%." Mariama continued, outlining her vision for Luxor's future