Chapter 43

• HENRY’S POV
• The boardroom was abuzz with the usual hum of business discussions. Two stern-faced stakeholders sat across the table, and my longtime friend and business partner, Lynda, was to my right. We were here to discuss the future of our company, a discussion that usually flowed smoothly.
• I started the meeting with a rundown of our recent successes, expecting nods of approval. Instead, Lynda, with her piercing gaze and a pen tapping impatiently on the table, was ready for combat.