Everyone is seated, including Luke. Caleb has arrived too, and I can't help but try to peer into his soul. He was hiding something, I was sure of it. The tension seemed to have gotten stronger. I look at Mr. Keats. He looks at me, understanding what my eyes are saying. He needed to support whatever would benefit me today.

"This meeting was called for one purpose; to pass the bill that Lucas Carrington here, may be terminated as C.O.O, and relieved of all his duties." I say, my eyes falling on him. He looks calm, his hands joined together.

"Natalie, please. We need to talk. Can everyone excuse us?...