Alexander's POV

Lily walked into the conference room at 9 AM on Friday morning, and I knew immediately something had changed by the way she looked at me.

Not hostile exactly but not as guarded as she'd been yesterday when she'd accused me of framing Victor.

"We need to talk before the board meeting," she said quietly.

I followed her to Richard's private office and closed the door while she pulled out her laptop.

"I spent last night researching Victor Walter. Every business deal, every ...