72 A Sense Of Foreboding

"…and with the strategic acquisitions we've made in the past quarter," Mr. Reynolds spoke, "we are well-positioned to capture a larger market share in the coming months."

The meeting was focused on a critical agenda of discussing the reissue of Frost Industries' IPO. A senior executive, Mr. Reynolds, had been in the midst of giving a detailed presentation. The room had been filled with charts, graphs, and financial projections, all meant to demonstrate the company's growth potential.

However, despite this, Demetri found himself unable to concentrate. Even as everyone was engrossed in the meeting, Demetri could feel a sense of foreboding. Something felt profoundly wrong and not knowing what was making him uneasy.