In the Lopez conference room, today’s meeting covered everything from style adjustments to profit-sharing structures and advertising release timelines.
Ever since the previous scandal dented the company’s image, sales had dipped by four percent—minor, but enough to raise eyebrows at the board level. That made this upcoming seasonal campaign even more critical.
As CEO, Aaron was required to attend and make strategic decisions. Oddly, he’d brought along the Deputy Chief Executive Officer Mera, who technically wasn’t needed in this meeting.
Lately, rumors had been flying: Was she an old flame of Aaron’s? Why did he bring her to every high-level discussion?
Of course, these whispers stayed behind closed doors. Everyone knew better than to say anything within earshot of Mera—she wasn’t th
