Chapter 11 Going back to New York Elara's POV Each step I took away from the elevator made my insides tighten and clasp together. I was doing this. I was communicating with the board members yet this was happening to me. “Almost there,” the lady beside me whispered and I nodded. “Yes.” With that I braced myself as I reached the door. I pushed it open and every murmur died as I stepped in. “Welcome Miss Vale,” the men seated across the room greeted and I nodded as I settled on my seat. After the necessary pleasantries, I spoke, “can we get to the reason for this meeting?” “We need advanced technology, Mrs Vale. For our research and, that's only available in one city, New—” “That's enough,” I cut him short and I hated that my voice shook. He settled down and I turned to the next

