Liam
It had been three long and arduous months since I last set foot in the office. The welcome I received from my employees was heartwarming. Smiles, handshakes, and well-wishes were exchanged, and it felt good to be back. The warmth of their greetings briefly lightened the gloomy atmosphere I had brought in with me, but it soon returned the moment I stepped into my office.
As I settled back into my office, I took a minute to gaze out of the window and look at the city below. I had missed this scenery and bustle of the corporate world, however my return was not one filled with joy. The progress of the company had greatly depreciated, and it was all thanks to Hassan's rumor.
In the competitive world of business, reputation was everything, and thanks to Hassan's stupidity, our company had taken a severe hit. Partnerships had crumbled like a sand castles, and several companies had severed their ties with us, unwilling to be associated with a company being run by an assaulter.
