" I know everyone is feeling uneasy, but I gather you all to address something," Quinn said. He looked toward every employee of the firm as he addressed the crowd with a desperate voice. He paused for a while to build up tension.
They were common traders and analysts hired by the firm. Quinn especially screened out the managers to directly target these employees.
" Sir, please. Did the firm really change hands?" One employee asked.
"Please tell us. Are we getting fired?" Another one asked in a loud voice.
" Can you tell us about the identity of the new owner?" A third one asked.
They were following Quinn's instructions and were placed to ask the 'right' questions. Others didn't know about it, but they listened intently, awaiting Quinn's response.
" Don't worry. You have already met the new boss. This evening he visited the firm personally."
" What? Sir, Are you talking about the child?"