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from him, feeling slightly tense as I watched him go over some company reports. His expression was unreadable, a combinatio

his sharp eyes on me. "Running a company like this isn't about making speeches and

"I know it's a lot, Dad, but I'm ready to pro

ast. "I'll start by letting you sit in on today's board meeting. Just observe. Listen carefully.

me, but I kept my expression calm. "T

trickled in one by one, their expressions a mix of curiosity and skepticism when they saw me. I could

meeting. Numbers and strategies were thrown around like a foreign la

ace. His eyes flicked toward me briefly, but he quickly looked away when he realized I wasn't

ly, snapping me out of my thoughts. "What's your vision fo

me, including Caleb's, and I could feel the weight of

s company was built on trust, innovation, and dedication, and I believe those values should continue to guide us. I may

embers. Caleb's smirk faltered, his expression unreadable, but

proud of how I'd handled myself, but I also knew this was just the beginning. If I wanted t

filled with a mix of annoyance and amusement. "Impressive performance back there

him get under my skin. "There's a l

"What's your game, Evelyn? You cancel the engagement, embarrass me in front

to play games, Caleb. Unlike you, I'm

don't understand what that means, Eve. Just when I can come

have to do with being in the Executives meeting?"

certain is you've changed, Eve.

ing to make this easy, and I hadn't expected him to

y records. If Caleb and Dana thought they could outsmart me, they were in for a rude

tailing a project Caleb had overseen during his early days at the company. The numbers di

is be the start of uncovering Caleb's dirty dealing

from my thoughts. "Come in,"

sion softer than it had been earlier. "I wanted to te

I felt a lump form in my throat.

his, I'll do everything I can to help you. But it won't be easy, Eve

aid firmly. "

anding. "Get some rest. Tom