Thursday, 18th September. 4:10 p.m.

On the side table were perfectly arranged all kinds of sweets and pastries to complement the tea, which with its wonderful fragrance filled the environment.

"What variety of tea is this that has so much aroma?" Jorge wanted to know.

"It's just normal black tea, but we prepare it with cinnamon and a little ginger, and that gives it a very strong and spicy character, in my opinion unbeatable. It's very simple, they should copy the recipe everywhere," Kamar replied, taking his cup and taking a sip, even though the freshly poured liquid was almost bubbling.

"Doesn't it burn?"

"Yes, it does burn, but I like it that way!" laughed the ketiri.

Almost at the same time, the very tall Kamar Abumón entered with the service staff and the cart, the dishes and other utensils, and once the essentials were arranged, the dignitary offered to serve the tea himself, which was possibly a great honor, Jorge thought.

"So, are you firm in the idea of leaving for Nairobi tomorrow? Can't I convince you otherwise?"

"You don't have to convince me of anything. I've changed my mind and I want to accept Benassur's inheritance and therefore be part of this country. I confess that I hadn't examined the dossier you left me with yesterday as thoroughly as it deserved, and now that I'm doing it, I've decided that I should take advantage of this very rare opportunity."

"Bravo! From the very beginning I thought you would want to be one of us," Kamar said.

"I confess that I have also been quite disturbed by much of what is said in the documents; I think I'm going to need help to get up to speed and not make mistakes, especially considering that the inheritance not only entails a great honor but also carries a lot of responsibility as it includes production of materials and goods so strategic for the country."

"Don't worry about the latter, your industries and manufacturing operate on their own; in fact, the death of the high Benassur did not bring about any noticeable change in their activities, there is very qualified staff that keeps everything moving forward."

"And so I don't have to make strategic decisions? Do I never have to choose between different business lines, appoint high-ranking officials, authorize or not relevant changes in the factories?"

"Of course, you have to do all that and more; but that's what the technicians are for: for everything. Decisions are always made according to a scientific method, prioritizing efficiency and rationality and leaving out personal choices. You will own everything, but that doesn't mean you have to be involved in the daily operations of the business."

"You take a weight off my shoulders."

"However, you are quite right to assume that you will need time to adapt, and that you will likely have many doubts. But rest assured that everything will be solved in due time. If you...