Dark gray,the colour of the sky,cloudy with heavy unshed rain, as if the city itself felt the great tension happening between the power corridors of Westford Enterprises. Aria stood by the glass wall of her office, crossing her arms, watching the skyline blur with heavy clouds. The press had grown louder, hungrier. Every move she made was a headline waiting to twist her story.
But she was ready for them. Almost.
Jerry entered silently behind her, holding two files, one marked confidential, the other unsealed. His eyes met hers in the reflection.
"They've started circling again," he said.
Aria turned. "The press or the board?"
"Both. The board's unofficially reviewing our merger documents. Regina’s people are fanning the flames online, and Daniel..."
Aria arched her brow. "Daniel what
