~LAYLA~
"Meeting adjourned," I said.
The board members gathered their papers and filed out quickly, avoiding eye contact. William was the last to leave, and he paused at the door.
"You're tougher than I thought," he said to me quietly.
"I'm exactly as tough as I need to be," I replied, meeting his gaze with a triumphant smile.
He nodded and left.
I walked out of the boardroom, feeling the adrenaline finally starting to ebb. My hands were shaking slightly now that it was over. Tye fell into step beside me.
"That was brutal," he said admiringly. "Scotfield looked like he needed a defibrillator."
"He needed a reminder," I said. "Sometimes people forget who's really in charge." I took a deep breath. "Where is she?"
"Conference Room B," Tye said. "She's been waiting for an hour. Should I stay?"
