Chapter 0212

Enveloped in the sterile glow of the office lights, Ava mechanically signed document after document, her mind a thousand miles away. Stanley, her trusted assistant, stood opposite her, his eyes scanning the papers with a practiced intensity.

"Ava, we need to discuss the Richardson merger," Stanley said, his voice crisp and detached. "The numbers are looking good, but I have concerns about their market share."

Ava's gaze flickered up, her eyes focusing on Stanley with a hint of disinterest. "What's the bottom line, Stanley?"

Stanley hesitated, his eyes narrowing. "If we proceed, we're looking at a potential increase in revenue of at least 20%. However, there's a risk of diluting our brand identity."

Ava's expression turned calculating, her voice dripping with a detached curiosity. "And what's the worst-case scenario?"

Stanley's face turned grave. "We could lose up to 30% of our market share if their brand doesn't integrate smoothly. But, Ava, I have to advise you, this merger