The following morning, Harrison & Associates felt different. Usually the place was filled with professional calm and measured routine. But this time, the energy that emerged was the energy of war, the energy of a group of people united to fight the same crisis.
Marcus had gathered his entire core team in the large conference room. Fluorescent lights shone brightly overhead. The long mahogany table was covered with worksheets, laptops, and notes scattered everywhere. The sound of keyboard clicks and intense discussions filled the room.
Emma sat beside Marcus with a thick folder full of supplier data. She had a complete list with prices, production capacity, delivery timelines, and notes about quality from each potential vendor. That information was the result of thorough research she had done since six in the morning.
