Damian's POV
The boardroom buzzed with restrained voices. Ten men and women sat around the long mahogany table, all dressed. A projection glowed at the far end, but all eyes were on me as I finished presenting the quarterly numbers.
“The projected cybersecurity expansion into Eastern Europe is six months ahead of schedule,” I concluded, clicking the remote. “And we’ve already received two government bids. If we’re careful with data licensing, this could triple our value in the intelligence market.”
Applause wasn’t expected, but a few nods of agreement followed.
“Efficient as always, Mr. Blackwood,” said Howard Wills, my chief of operations. “Your instincts saved us a year’s worth of effort.”
I offered him a slight nod. “We move fast, or we get left behind.”
The meeting wrapped with m
