[CEO's Cheat Sheet]
General Shareholder Meeting (GSM): A formal meeting where executives and shareholders vote on major corporate decisions, such as a complete change in leadership.
Merger and Acquisition (M&A): The consolidation of companies or assets. In this context, Winterhaven forcefully absorbing the Kingdom of Aethelgard.
Golden Parachute: Substantial benefits given to top executives (the King) if the company is taken over and they are forced to retire.
The Royal Palace of Aethelgard was usually a beacon of unyielding power and luxury. Today, it felt like a sinking ship.
King Aethelred slumped on his golden throne, shivering despite the roaring fireplace. The hyperinflation had paralyzed the city. The bread riots had reached the outer gates of the palace. And worst of all, there had been no messenger from Duke Malakor's grand coalition army for two days.
