CLAIM THE CORE
He was trying to sound confident, but his heart hammered against his ribs like a trapped bird.
“Your best needs to be exceptional, Mr. Hayes. Anything less is a waste of my time, and yours.” Damon’s gaze swept over Luke, lingering for a fraction of a second on his mouth, then his eyes, before snapping back to his own work. “Now, let’s begin. I have a board meeting at ten. Prepare the quarterly reports and the acquisition proposal. They’re on the shared drive. Familiarize yourself with them. I’ll need a summary of key points and potential objections to the proposal.”