It was morning, as Alejandro’s constant 4am alarm had struck, and even as he did not have any urgent need for it this day, he raised himself from the bed.

Looking over the estate through his window, he allowed the fresh gush of wind to fill his nose before he let out an exhale.

He had been working on a plan to save the company and had sent out an email to this prominent investor.

It had been days and he was yet to get a reply. Although his usual morning routine had been to check his mail for feedback, this morning, he did not feel like it yet.

He...