Chapter 67

• The conference room was a blend of modern sophistication and old-world charm, with its high ceilings, mahogany table, and leather chairs. The air buzzed with anticipation as board members settled into their seats, murmuring amongst themselves. The annual business party for the partnership between the Alfred and Rojas Alvaro families was a long-standing tradition, and this year it was fraught with more tension than usual.
• At the head of the table, the chairman, an elderly man with a kind but authoritative demeanor, stood up and tapped a glass to call for attention. The room gradually fell silent.
• “With gladness, I shall start this meeting,” he began, his voice echoing slightly in the large room. “I have an important announcement regarding our upcoming annual business party. After much deliberation and consultation with the board, I have decided to reinstate the Alfred family. They will be participating in this year’s event. And please no one should mention their previous misconceptions, we should all treat them with respect."