Game over.
His words land like stones thrown into still water, ripples spreading through the room in the form of sharp intakes of breath and the subtle rustle of papers.
One of the older board members, Mr. Carrington, clears his throat, looking from me to Logan, who leans casually against the wall, arms crossed.
“What does this mean? Heavenly is our opposition,” he asks, voice trembling slightly.
“Bella Rosa, as it stands, has been mismanaged by those who care more about their interests than progress. I am closing down Bella Rosa. The locations will be repurposed for Heavenly’s expansion, and the current management will be reassigned, effective immediately. Any dissenting votes from my father, Sean, or