Apphia

The meeting lasted five hours. Two staff members from my team and three reporters who had gone to the scene joined us. We discussed strategy, budget, and funding.

" Joe, email the CFO to ask for financial help. Also, send over the budget to them," I tell him and stand up. " Send me the email before submitting it. I'd like to go through it,"

" Yes, ma'am," he nods determinely. They all bow their heads as I exit the office even though I have ...