The morning sun hit the glass of the conference room table. I sat at the head of the long desk, looking at the faces of the top five investors in Vane Emeralds. They weren't smiling, but they weren't frowning anymore either.For the last three days, Alistair and I had worked on a plan that had nothing to do with drama and everything to do with numbers. We released a full, transparent audit of the company’s logistics. We showed that despite the scandals, our supply chain was stronger than ever. I had also sat down for a controlled, ten-minute interview with a respected business journalist. I didn't talk about my feelings or the accident. I talked about growth, stability, and the new security protocols at our mines."The numbers are solid, Clara," one of the older men said, closing his tablet. "And your decision to freeze the board expansion until after the gala was smart. It keeps the politics out of the profit.""I want the focus back on the company," I said, my voice steady. "The Van
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