Alexander's POV

The emergency board meeting on Friday morning had the tension of a courtroom trial with Lily and me as the defendants.

Robert Hartley called it to order with an expression that suggested he'd already decided our guilt.

"Thank you all for convening on short notice. We need to discuss Thompson Enterprises' future given the ongoing financial crisis and questions about leadership stability." Hartley's voice was formal. "Several board members have expressed concerns that merit ...