***[POV: Lovestruck Billionaire CEO]***
The boardroom fell silent as I finished my presentation. The display projected behind me showing the final figures we expect for the next quarter.
Twelve pairs of eyes, the ranking members of the board, stared back at me. Impressed nods and calculating stares.
Nothing so different from any day. As easy as ever to maintain a calm, authoritative tone like the one I'd perfected over the years.
"Any questions before we move on to development timelines?"
My Beta raised a hand from his position at the far end of the table. Standing in for his father today - and fielding the question he was told to by Claire.
"These projections seem conservative compared to last quarter's performance. Are we anticipating some market resistance to the news of a new product line?"
Before I could answer as planned, my earpiece gave a soft, distinctive chime. A sound I'd specifically assigned to just one new contact.
