The days following their tense meetings were marked by a sense of urgency. Henry and Alison had rallied the team around their plan to secure their clients against the aggressive tactics of Altus. The atmosphere in the office was one of cautious optimism, but both knew the stakes were high.
Then, disaster struck.
It was a typical Tuesday morning when Henry received the news. Alison was in the conference room, finalizing a presentation for their key clients when her phone buzzed incessantly. A quick glance at the screen revealed an alert that sent a chill down her spine: **"Altus Secures Major Partnership with Global Supplier."**
The report spread like wildfire through the office, and within minutes, the atmosphere shifted from hopeful anticipation to panic. Alison rushed to Henry's office, her heart racing.
"Henry!" she called, bursting through the door without knocking. He was on the phone, his expression tense as he listened intently.
