Chapter 32: Foul Mood
At Lancaster Group’s main headquarters, the boardroom buzzed with tension as executives from various divisions gathered around the long table. Representatives from electronics, construction, shipping, advertising, entertainment, financial services, securities, retail, ICT, medical, and healthcare services sat with tense faces.
The atmosphere was thick with unease, and everyone was keenly aware of the storm brewing at the head of the table. Alexander sat at the head, adjusting his eyeglasses before coldly ordering, "Let’s begin." His face was so dark that everyone in the room practically held their breath, sweating under the weight of his displeasure. The only person who knew the reason behind his foul mood was Tyron, who stood beside him.
Tyron took a deep breath and sighed, surveying the anxious faces around the table. "First on the agenda is the performance review of all units for the second quarter," he announced.
The director of the electronics division nervously stood up. "Our sales have seen a slight decline due to market saturation, but we are confident that with the new product line—"
Alexander raised a hand, cutting him off mid-sentence. "I don’t want to hear excuses. I want results. The market is always saturated, Mr. Brown, don’t you agree?"
Mr. Brown swallowed hard and nodded quickly. "Yes, Mr. Lancaster."
"Good. Next," Alexander demanded, his tone leaving no room for argument.
Lyndon Meyer, Alexander’s cousin from the construction division, was next. "Our projects are on track, but we’ve encountered some delays due to supply chain issues—"
"Delays?" Alexander snapped. "Do you think our competitors care about your delays? Find alternative suppliers or streamline your logistics. You must remember we don’t tolerate inefficiency, Lyndon."