Diana took a piece of apple from the plate and smiled at her mother.

“What do you want to speak to me about?”

“Your father and I have decided to enter into a business arrangement with the William Group.”

“What!” Diana almost choked on the apple in her mouth. She had no idea her parents had been considering this.

Mrs. Anderson quickly passed Diana a cup of water.

Once Diana had composed herself, she surprised her mother by boldly saying, “I disagree.”

“Why?”

Mrs. Anderson was confused why Diana would be against such a deal, as was Mr. Anderson, who had just sat down to join them.

Diana shuffled awkwardly...