"They'll agree to your request to open a window then."
"The method is old but effective."
"The prerequisite is having confidence; otherwise, you'll be seen as out of touch, unsure of when to advance or retreat, and inconsiderate of the organization's difficulties, ultimately leading to marginalization."
Standing before Minister Xide, the 'young man' appeared unexpectedly calm, "Nierma's process was correct; he was merely deceived by Benjamin!"
"Who is this old geezer?"
Brian's nose twitched, and after sizing up the man and confirming his muscles were slack, not posing any threat, he turned to Xide.
Xide, showing helplessness, said, "This is Mr. Hidel, Nierma's father. His father is one of the key financial backers of our NW organization from the Hamilton Consortium."
Brian had heard of the Hamilton Consortium.
It is a global mega-consortium with assets exceeding a hundred billion, mainly involved in aerospace materials, along with some projects in energy and weapons research.
