The two days following the confrontation passed in a whirlwind of meetings, presentations, and strategizing. Emma and Nathan worked alongside a small team of trusted advisors to refine their merger proposal, addressing financial projections and operational details that would make it impossible for Harold and Frederick to dismiss.
They maintained professional distance in public, aware of the scrutiny following them after the press conference. The sports media had noted the tension between the families, speculating wildly about what was happening behind closed doors.
On the afternoon when their deadline expired, Emma sat in her office reviewing final documents when Diane burst in without knocking.
"Emma, you need to see this." She thrust her tablet forward, displaying a confidential email
