Ten a.m.

Rowan Group. Executive conference room.

The meeting that had been set was about to be canceled at the last minute because Francesca was sick. A few of the old-timers had already made plans to go drink tea and hit the golf course. Right then, Laura walked in.

“Mr. Hale is here.”

Mr. Hale…

Which Mr. Hale? Jeremy?

The men who walked in were Julian and Jeremy—the two brothers.

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