[Five years later]
Ethan's heart pounded as he sat in the sleek conference room, his fingers tapping restlessly against the polished table. The weight of the last 6 months of anticipation and hard work hung heavily on his shoulders.
This contract was the game-changer, the linchpin that would propel their company to new heights. And Ethan's position as the CEO will only solidify after this very moment.
Just as the door to the conference room swung open, Ethan looked up. The senior executives, normally composed and collected, showed signs of nerves. The collective anticipation was a living thing, swirling in the air.
"I thank every company and every participant for their time, dedication and their interest in this project. Every presentation we have seen contained excellent quality, new ideas. I'm sure everyone would agree with me." The announcer said with a faint polite smile while others also agreed with him, nodding wearing a faint smile.
