Antony Brown has been in a bad mood these past few days, keeping the entire company under a cloud.
It's been unnerving for all the senior executives.
There are even speculations that the company might be in trouble.
"What's been going on with Mr. Brown recently?"
"He's been really fired up."
"Secretary Carter took a leave?"
"Heard that she took a week off."
"Taking a break at a time like this? Could it be that Mr. Brown's anger stems from Secretary Carter's absence?"
"Possibly."
"That's absurd. Someone should call Secretary Carter back to save us."
As the executives took the elevator down, they began their chattery exchange.
If Antony Brown is a formidable force, then Sandra Smith is the talisman that keeps that force in check.
But now that talisman is gone.
And Antony Brown has become a menace.
Even in broad daylight, the company stands shadowed.
A gloomy atmosphere.