“I just found out. Is everybody else here with you?”
“No. I’ll give them a call.” I quickly take out my phone and call Holly. Relaying my instructions to her, I know my assistant will take care of it. She’ll get everyone here even if she has to drive them herself.
“Relax,” I reassure my friend. “It’s going to be fine. Let’s go to the boardroom, and we’ll talk on the way. There are a few things we need to go over before the meeting starts.”
I can feel how tense Katherine is. This project really means a lot to her. Even more than I thought, apparently.
My team is still on its way when Katherine’s assistant, Brandon, knocks on the door. “The people from Acme Intech Corporation are here, Miss Lockhart.”
Katherine exchanges a nervous look with me before straightening her suit jacket and ge
