Chapter 10

Derrick

A hush came over the room as i entered, the hush wasn't one of admiration or respect rather it was one of contempt and rage. It was the silence that came before the stoning. I looked around the room as I walked towards the head of the table. Trying to work the room, I tried making eye contact with the people. I patted Meredith on the shoulders, winked at David and Joe. Meredith shivered and the men refused to reply or acknowledged my effort at levity. After the initial address to them late evening yesterday where they still insisted on selling their stakes in the company. I spent the entire night downing coffee and poring over the details of a new contract with Joshua, David and their lawyers who came to represent the interest of the shareholders. We finally settled on an agreement that would benefit both parties.

“Good morning, everyone, I’ve been in conversation with David and your legal representatives. They represented your interests and you fought for it. You've raised y