The following day, Alfonso was having a leisurely breakfast with his family when Alejandro, his trusted aide, came in. Alejandro informed him that the Chairman of the Parliament, Antonio Salazar, was waiting in his office to discuss the results of the deliberations made about the budget.
Alfonso acknowledged, his curiosity piqued. He instructed Alejandro to call the other ministers involved in yesterday's deliberation. The matter seemed important.
After almost 30 minutes, there was a knock on the door. Minister of Defense and War, Diego, Prime Minister Sergio, Minister of Finance, Emmanuel, and Minister of Industry, Javier, arrived at Alfonso's mansion. Alejandro, their loyal escort, led the way.
The atmosphere in the room was thick with anticipation. Alfonso arrived shortly, and as he entered, the gathered ministers greeted and saluted him respectfully.
