Chapter 11 The boardroom was a study in understated luxury, polished table, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city, the faint scent of fresh coffee mingling with chocolate. Tiana sat beside Ryan, her portfolio open in front of her, hands folded neatly in her lap. She looked composed, professional, every inch the competent chief secretary. The other Lancaster Group executives filtered in… the CFO, the head of marketing, two senior board members, taking their seats around the table with casual confidence. They chatted quietly amongst themselves, sipping coffee, shuffling papers. Ryan sat at the head of the table, his posture relaxed. He glanced at Tiana once, offering her a small, reassuring nod. She managed a tight smile in return, her fingers gripping the edge of her portfolio. The door opened. A tall, middle-aged man entered first, wearing a crisp gray suit and carrying a leather briefcase. He had the look of a seasoned executive, someone used to high-stakes negotiations
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