Forty One

Alicia's POV

I stood outside the door and I was more confused than I've ever been in my life. I looked at the boardroom and from the way the door was slightly opened, I knew Mrs Cadry was still waiting for me to walk in.

On the other hand, I received another text from George, asking if I'll be able to come. Whatever it was that made George to text me like this, is probably out of his hands or control.

I didn't want to give him a negative response so I stopped myself before I could send a message.

Fear gripped me as I paced back and forth the boardroom thinking of where my loyalty should stand.

If I walk out and Mrs Cadry loses her shareholders, I would forever hate myself for destroying someone's life. Moreover, walking in to explain wouldn't do any bit of help for me. These old men love to be respected especially where they spend their money and disappointing them is the same as disrespecting them.

On the other hand, If I don't go to the orphanage to sort out the emergency, it m