FORTY-FIVE MINUTES later she met him at the hostess station, and they were being escorted to a table in the corner of the restaurant where they’d be able to have quiet conversation.
After the wine selection had been made and appetizers ordered, Trixie said politely, “Walk me through how tomorrow’s going to go.”
All business, he thought to himself. Okay. For now, I’ll play along.
“Well,” Drew said. “Pretty straightforward, actually. Opening remarks, which are pretty much reviewing the minutes of the prior meeting. Then financials review. After that, please don’t be offended if you’re asked to step out so that the Board and I can discuss what’s happened with Bill and the next steps regarding it.”
“On the contrary, once I’ve run that gauntlet of public speaking, trust me, I’ll want to get
