**CHERYL**

“Ok, that would be the end of today's meeting,” I announced as I got to my feet and made eye contact with everyone sitting in the fully packed conference room. “Mr. Heron will be looking forward to your collective corporation, eventual success, and positive results.”

“Yes, ma'am,” they all echoed each other.

I beamed at them. “Thank you for your patience and have a nice day.”

“You too, Miss Chastain,” they echoed once again in unison.

I smiled at them once more before I gathered the materials that were used in the meeting and exited the room.

The moment I was outside, my shoulders sagged in long pent relief....