ROWLAND (From Ruin to Rule)

Chapter 17: Trouble in Jones Company!

Rowland's arrival at the Jones Company was eagerly anticipated. The tension in the room was almost palpable as the Jones Company's senior management team sat waiting, murmurs of excitement and curiosity passing between them.

Mr. and Mrs. Jones sat at the head of the long mahogany table, forced smiles covering their nervousness.

"Do you think they will send someone like Mr. Fence himself? "Or perhaps one of their top designers?" one of the senior employees suggested to another.

"I have heard the representative is supposed to be brilliant, whoever it is," came the response.

Mrs. Jones shifted uncomfortably in her seat, her gaze darting to her husband.

"Whoever it is," she said quietly, "they better understand the importance of this project."

The meeting was critical because the contract awarded to them by Fence Emerald Company could propel their business to new heights. But they had no idea what kind of surprise was in store for them.

At last, the doors to the conference room opened,