Meeting

Mr. Paolo sat back in his chair and felt a sense of relief wash over him. He knew that the future was uncertain, but he was determined to face it head-on.

Despite his initial decision to keep the company independent, Mr. Paolo came to realize that the financial situation was more dire than he had first thought. After further consideration, he decided that selling the company was the only way to keep it afloat.

He called the board members back together and announced his decision. The news was met with a mix of reactions,the room was silent for a moment, and then the board members began to murmur amongst themselves. Some looked worried, while others looked angry.

"This is a disaster!" one of the board members exclaimed. "We were counting on that money to keep the company afloat!"

"We need to come up with a plan, and fast," another board member said.

"I have an idea," Mr. Paolo said, breaking the silence. "But it's a bit of a long shot."

The board members turned their attention to him, w