Carl poured himself a generous helping of brandy as he awaited his employer and friend Greg in the manor's comfortable sitting room.
They had gone home after being at the office as they wanted to talk about all the heir had been going through.
Greg was happy he had someone to talk to about things like this.
Carl as the master butler and confidante to Hudson for so many years knew a few tricks up his sleeve which he could give to Greg to bring down his enemies.
Carl knew all too well how treacherous the sea of business politics could be.
While Greg's uncle Hudson was well-respected as the owner of the companies, there were always those looking to sink their claws into more power and control over decisions.
The board of directors, in particular several senior members who had been there for decades, loved flexing their influence wherever they could.