Clearing her throat, she straightened her posture, the faintest hint of embarrassment hidden beneath her composed facade.
"Proceed with the proposed adjustments," she said, her voice cutting through the silence like a blade. "Ensure the execution is flawless. No room for errors."
The room collectively exhaled as murmurs of agreement rippled through the group.
The executives slowly rose from their seats, gathering their belongings as they nodded respectfully to Ruby. One by one, they filed out of the room, their murmurs fading as the door closed behind them.
Ruby stayed behind, unmoving, her hands resting lightly on the table. The room was quiet now, except for the faint hum of the hologram projector. She sat back in her chair, her eyes drifting to the empty space where the hologram had been.
A knock on the door pulled her from her thoughts.
"Come in," Ruby said, her voice sharp.
