Joe Mascarenhas pushed his glasses back up his nose. He said, "I will cut to the chase this morning. For about a year now I have seriously considered what to do in regards to picking up a successor for the empire, as I am sure you too know that, Zeenia."
Zeenia paled.
Joe continued, "In terms of age, experience, and heredity, the only real candidates are you and my son. I know how much you desire to be a chairman one day, Zeenia, and I admire your ambition."
She bowed her head. "Thank You, Uncle." Her heart started beating too fast it could have burst from her chest.
"I am sure we would not be having a conversation like this had my honorable older brother lived to see you grow and take on the family job. He would have groomed you better than myself. I am very sure your succeeding woul
