Are you… very ill?” Faye asked quietly.

Mr. Larkin’s eyes narrowed. “Why? Didn’t you want me to end up like this?”

“I did?” she asked, confused.

I’m sure someone else did, though.”

“What?”

“Josey,” Faye said firmly.

Mr. Larkin lifted his head slightly. “What did you just—”

“That woman,” Faye continued before he could finish.

What do you think she's doing now in your company?

“She must be telling a room full of executives that the chairman might not be coming back. She’ll make a powerful move to take your place.”

Mr. Larkin’s face turned red. “Are you saying your mother has always wanted my position? What kind of nonsense...