“Since no one has any objections, is there anything else?”

That was Laurence’s way of saying that the meeting was over.

The eight elders replied in unison, “Nothing else.”

Tony stood first, saying with a kind smile, “We’ll take our leave now and won’t disturb your work. If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can always ask Manny.

“He has managed the company for over ten years and is familiar with everything.

“I heard Manny was supposed to meet with a major client today to discuss a p