The boardroom fell into an uneasy silence the moment she walked in.

The fiery princess was back.

The woman who could shake everyone's nerve in a sitting was back.

The sound of her heels entering the room was sharp and soft. Her calm presence was a reminder of her legacy.

Eyes followed her as she took her seat at the head of the table, the same seat she had once vacated out of love, trust…and a marriage that had cost her everything.

Her eyes moved from one member to another, not opening the folder on the table in front of her.

“ I won't waste your time.” Eloise began, folding...