Alexander's POV:

The boardroom smelled faintly of several shades of cologne as I took my seat at the head of the table. Acknowledging every shareholder present with a nod, I glanced around, noticing the morning light that filtered through the tall glass windows, casting long reflections across the mahogany surface where the shareholders were already gathered.

Some sat rigidly, arms crossed, others whispered to one another in low, cautious tones while Namara sat a few seats to my right, calm ...