AUTHORS POV

She stood and faced him fully, her hands resting on the file. “From today, I am the majority shareholder, and therefore the controlling director. I have just taken the seat on the board of directors. Your title remains Chief Executive, but you now answer to me.”

Pedro’s legs trembled. He pressed a hand to his chest, then doubled over in a sudden, violent spasm. His eyes rolled upward, mouth gaping.

“Tessa…” he whispered, voice gone.

A gasp rose from the consultants. One of the board members slid from his chair and crossed the room.

“Sir?” he said, voice urgent. “Are you all right?”

Pedro clutched the side of...