I sat in the boardroom, my eyes fixed on Cassandra, trying to read her body language.

“Why do you look so surprised?” Cassandra asked.

I stared at her, wondering how to go about this. Cassandra had obviously struck some type of deal with Miranda. I needed to know what it was to decide what to do.

“I’m not surprised, Cassandra. I’m just wondering what you aim to achieve.”

She chuckled and leaned forward, resting her hands on the ...