Standing, sweaty palms clutching the files in my hands, I stood to the side, sighing and biting down on my bottom lip as I stared through the top- to- bottom glass wall at the gathered directors and board members.

I raised my hand up to my face and wiped at my sweaty temple as I continued looking.

The faces of everyone in the meeting room were--- serious, grim. What were they discussing?

I shifted my gazes from every one of their faces, trying to read their lips.

Sighing, I slouched my ...