Chapter: 1960

"Really?" Odin answered, his voice giving nothing away but with a slight rise that suggested a challenge.

Seizing the moment, the secretary moved to the next slide and began, "Gentlemen, here's a breakdown of the group's investments over recent years. Out of the thirty-six percent of ventures that didn't pan out, ten were under Mr. Torres' guidance, five were Mr. Ellis’ responsibility, and eight were led by Mr. Rodriguez..."

The information presented on the slide was unmistakably clear.

As the board members examined the data, their faces turned more and more serious.

Wrapping up the slide's details, the secretary said, "Should any of you feel that those making the investment choices ought to answer for them, then the total loss from these unsuccessful ventures by all shareholders is six billion. Mr. Sullivan is prepared to own up to the mishap with our latest project. We're asking each director to acknowledge their own share of the investments."