Turning back to Tina, I forced a calm smile. "Tina, I’m sorry, but could I have a word with Eric for a moment? Just four or five minutes. We’ll be right back."
Tina waved her hand dismissively, still smiling. "Of course, it’s not a problem. I understand that Mina is Eric’s wife, and maybe there’s something else going on." Her smile turned sly, and she added with sudden excitement, "Is she pregnant?"
The room froze for a second before Eric snorted derisively. "She wishes," he muttered under his breath.
Though he said it quietly, the words carried through the room like a slap. I felt the heat of anger rising, my fists clenching instinctively. I glared at Eric, who smirked slightly as he adjusted his jacket and walked out of the boardroom.
I took a deep breath to compose myself before fol
