Two of Briana's assistants stood guard at the door to her ward. When they saw Thomas walking down the corridor toward their direction, they hastily stepped in front of him to bar him from further advancing.

One of them said, "Miss Briana is having a discussion with Young Master Rex. She specifically informed us that they are not to be disturbed."

A discussion? Thomas thought. What sort of discussion are they having that can be more important than the business meeting later today?

It had already been agreed that today would be the day that they would negotiate with the Jordan Group. Although it was safe to say that they...