the murmur of conversation and the r

rom Northstar's COO

sharp features were softened by kind eyes and a neatly trimmed beard

fess, I thought your call was a prank when you requested this meet

time to. Anyway, I'm ready now. I'm ready t

ew that many of the recent hires were friends and relatives of her uncles, Cyrus a

father, the former CEO, and her mother, the former chairwoman, had often sung praises about Michael's intelligence and unwave

tand your desire to carry on the legacy your parents built,' he finally said. 'Bu

ve, with your help, we can reclai

% stake in Northstar, inherited from my parents. There should have been more

need me to give you a breakdown o

eld by my uncles, Cyrus and Sebastian, and their family. An additional twelve per cent is scattered amongst their fri

ant, Miss Kellan, but it's not enough for a majority vote. The board of directors is curr

's why I need your help. Tell me

the Wrecker, as his staff prefer to call him, is nothing more than a puppet for Cyrus and

ed. 'Do you have access to the comp

e internal documents, Miss K

o access such information. It's crucial for me to understand the co

a grudging respect. 'Very well,' he said finally. 'I'll have someone p

isfaction crosse

ure of frustration and resignation. 'It's a dire situation, Miss Kellan. All four divisions - real estate

yrus, at least, tries to understand the business, but Sebastian...well, he's just a puppet, dancing to the tune of

Michael,' she said confidently. 'Their days are numbered. I'll need you to help me set up

ng to buy out

to buy out the shares f

ng his usual calm demeanour. 'But Miss Kellan,' he stammered,

ured him. 'After all, they have a penchant for making...unfortunate investments. And I jus

e quickly cleared his throat, forcing a smile. 'I'm sure you have everything under contr

*

l acte

ing meeting, Elodie he

se-Gabriel had left for

nervous anticipation. He introduced himself as Christopher Young, Michael Coltrane's exe

anour, there was a quiet competence in his eyes and a meticulous neatness in his attire that hint

he invited. 'Would y