The atmosphere in the boardroom thickened as Xavier Blackwood took the floor, towering and composed, a man of authority dressed in an immaculate black suit that screamed both power and wealth. His icy gaze swept across the room, ignoring the polite greetings and wary smiles from the employees. By his side, Sandra stood close,too close. Her hand brushed his arm deliberately, and the way she looked up at him, one would think she was his girlfriend.
Xavier didn't flinch.
His hands clasped behind his back, he began, "As most of you are already aware, I'm Xavier Blackwood. Effective immediately, I am now the CEO of this company. That means changes. Big ones."
Sasha sat in the second row, trying her hardest not to look up, not to meet the eyes she knew were on her. Xavier's stare burned throu
