"Alpha Corp will release more details on the matter in the future. I hope that I will have your continued support in these challenging times..."
Leo lowered his head once more, holding the pose of a deeply burdened man for exactly three seconds before he abruptly cut the broadcast feed.
The tiny red recording light on the floating camera drone blinked out. Immediately, he let out a long, exhausted sigh, reached up to casually loosen his silk tie, and stepped away from the makeshift podium.
It had been hastily arranged inside the ship's main command deck specifically for this broadcast, complete with a backdrop of Earth meant to make him appear more connected and grounded.
"Well? Did you think it went well?" Leo asked, turning to the Branch Manager of his bank.
The man was staring at him as if Leo had just sprouted a second head. The Branch Manager's face was pale, his eyes wide, and a nervous sweat covered his forehead.
