The Director of the Technical Department finally left the president's office with a dejected face on the verge of tears. Shortly after, the news of Mr. Burton being in a foul mood today spread like a sensational scandal throughout the entire company. From the receptionist on the first floor to the executives on the top floor, everyone was on tenterhooks, cautious, afraid to make any mistakes that might touch Steve Burton's nerve. The atmosphere was overwhelmingly oppressive.
With half an hour left before the end of the work day, there were already five urgent files piled up in front of the secretary-general.
Holding the files, the secretary-general went to the door of Steve Burton's office and knocked gently.
