Vanya POV
I arrived at the Fredrick Construction building at exactly 9:45 AM, fifteen minutes early for my scheduled meeting with Bernard. I wanted time to settle into the conference room and let him come to me, rather than walking into his office as a visitor. Today, I was the majority owner arriving to meet with my employee.
I wore my most powerful business suit - a charcoal gray Armani with a crisp white blouse and my favorite diamond earrings. My hair was pulled back in a sleek bun, and I carried a leather briefcase containing all the documents I would need to establish my authority over this company.
"Good morning, Ms. Reed," said Patricia Torres, the new Office Manager I had hired specifically for this transition. "Everything is prepared for your meeting. Mr. Fredrick is waiting i
