Chapter 18

Tyler's POV

I sat in my office that morning, the sun casting long shadows on the floor. The window offered a view of the bustling city below, but my focus was on the stack of files I'd long neglected. They were a mountain of pending tasks, waiting to be conquered.

Just as I was diving into the first file, my secretary, Lisa, knocked lightly on the door before entering. Her entrance was always accompanied by an air of efficiency.

"Sir," she said, her tone laced with a sense of urgency, "we've got a board of directors meeting coming up."

I sighed, knowing I'd overlooked this important event amidst the chaos of my workload. "When is it?"

"It's scheduled for today at 3 PM," Lisa informed me.

"Today?" I asked incredulously. "How did I forget about that?"

Lisa was quick to offer a solution, her voice poised and reassuring. "Don't worry, Sir. I've prepared a briefing for you, and we can still make it in time."

I nodded, grateful for her proactive approach. "Good, thank you, Lisa. Plea