Fred dropped the phone and sighed. He put the phone back in his trouser pocket and opened the door, heading downstairs. He met his father in the sitting room looking so unhappy, and he guessed he had already heard.

“What's this news I'm hearing?”

“And what is that?” Fred said as he feigned a puzzled look.

“You mean you don't know the company has lost over $100, 000, 000?!” His Dad said furiously, and Fred bowed his head.

“The investors are all threatening to back off from the project if it is not being handled urgently!” He continued to rant out in anger.

“Dad, I would try to fix this...