Alfonso made his way to the Kaunlaran Hall, a stately conference room within the Malacañang Palace, accompanied by Alejandro, his trusted personal guard. The journey through the palace corridors was familiar to him, the walls echoing with the hushed tones of the staff going about their duties.
Upon arrival, the staff greeted him respectfully and ushered him into the hall, which was noticeably less crowded than during previous meetings with construction companies. This gathering was reserved for ministers and their deputies, the agenda being of a more confidential nature.
Gerald, his Minister of Trade, was already present in the hall, engrossed in reviewing documents. Alfonso approached him with a casual greeting, a display of his usual affable demeanor. Ministry of Trade is a newly created Ministry since the empire open its door for trade, alfonso needed a ministry that would focus on that.
