Rebecca stood there, trapped between staying and leaving, humiliated either way.
Madeline took a slow breath, walked over, and retrieved the flash drive from Rebecca's hand.
Then she took her place at the front of the room.
Slide by slide, she walked them through the site analysis, design concept, and target market in a clear, well-structured presentation.
This was her field, and Madeline seemed to shine in it.
Adrian sat at the head of the table, his gaze resting on her.
The admiration in his eyes was undisguised.
When the presentation ended, several Novara executives nodded approvingly.
"The proposal is extremely well-developed, and every detail has been carefully considered."
Adrian spoke calmly, effectively settling the matter.
"Creston is very optimistic about this partnersh
