Adrian showed Selena the text.
"What do you think?"
"My honest thought is that she's playing you," Selena said. "But I suppose we have no choice either. At least her intentions are clear."
Adrian typed a response.
Adrian: Yes. However, there are conditions to the board seat. We can discuss them tomorrow.
Simone: Deal. I will arrange the interview to be held this evening. Put on something that makes you appear trustworthy.
Adrian put his phone away.
"It's done."
"Good," Selena said. "Now we train you so you don't make a mistake."
The remaining part of the afternoon was spent discussing talking points. What to say about Damon... how to frame the brawl... how to divert inquiries concerning the lawsuit.
By six p.m., Adrian was ready. The interview was to be held at seven in a downtow
