Time passed quickly as Aaron lost himself in thought, and before he knew it, 2 p.m. had arrived. He straightened in his chair, opened his laptop, and logged into the Zoom call. The familiar faces of Ron, Oliver, Liam, and Will appeared on the screen, each of them framed by the different backgrounds of their respective homes. Despite the physical distance, there was a palpable sense of camaraderie among the group—years of working together had forged a bond that went beyond mere business.
"Hey, guys," Aaron greeted, leaning forward in his chair, his face illuminated by the soft glow of the screen. "Good to see you all. Ron, you mentioned you wanted to talk about the business structure?"