In the midst of a crucial meeting, Len sat at the head of the table, Isak standing dutifully by his side. As Len pushed his group to think outside the box, the air was charged with excitement.
"We must introduce something novel that will cause a disturbance in the market," Len underlined, projecting a tone that was both authoritative and demanding.
Just as the discussion gained momentum, Isak's phone unexpectedly rang, shattering the focus. Len shot a sharp glance at Isak, who discreetly checked the caller ID and mouthed 'Paula' to Len.
Len's expression darkened imperceptibly. As someone who detested interruptions during meetings, he couldn't hide his annoyance upon realizing it was Paula calling.
Taking it that Len had nodded to him, Isak answered the phone gingerly, hoping to diffuse the situation as soon as possible. But before he could say anything, Paula's voice erupted over the phone, her urgency and anger palpable.
