The numbers were too great for HiberTech to hide what had happened. As it was, well-engineered corporate… — Jasper Fforde
The numbers were too great for HiberTech to hide what had happened. As it was, well-engineered corporate surprise, orchestrated bafflement, faux delight, suitable soul-searching and feigned contrition won the day.
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