“Ma'am, I have some news regarding the Lerman deal,” Sheila said as she stepped into Ciara's office, banging the door softly behind her.

Ciara slowly looked up from her desk, her expression was unreadable. “Go ahead, I'm listening.” She answered in a voice just as plain, her facial expression.

Sheila took a deep breath. “Mr. Lerman did give a response to our proposal when I met with him earlier today, but I'm afraid it's not the response we were hoping for.” Sheila said, carefully ...