Roman sat among the investors in the sleek, shadowy meeting room, a space designed to exude professionalism and confidence. It was a crisp Monday morning, and instead of preparing for his classes as an assistant teacher, he had opted to remain here for an essential meeting. Mr. Wyatt, the head teacher, was left to manage the classroom solo, allowing Roman to take center stage in this crucial moment.
He leaned back in his chair, arms crossed tightly against his chest, his eyes fixed on the elderly man seated across from him. The old man, a seasoned investor, finally released a heavy sigh that seemed to carry the weight of many years in the business.