Emily’s POV

"The final vote is six to six," Chairman Vance announced, his voice echoing off the glass walls. "The motion to terminate Daniel Walker's contract fails to achieve a majority. Mr. Walker remains Chief Executive Officer."

Arthur Reed slammed his palm against the mahogany table. "This is absurd! He's toxic!"

"Meeting adjourned," Daniel said coldly, standing up without even looking at Arthur.

Victoria stood up so fast her chair screeched against the floor. As the board members filed out in tense, awkward silence, my mother marched around the table, grabbed my upper arm in a bone-crushing grip, and dragged me into a private executive side office, slamming the door...