“It seems that everybody is here,” I say in a clear voice, looking at Katherine. “Do you want to wait for my team or shall we begin?” Katherine studies me. “Do you need them?” Her voice is low, but I know that every wolf shifter in the room can hear her with their sharp hearing. I infuse my voice with every ounce of confidence I can muster. “I don’t need them. I can handle this.” I let Katherine take the lead. She steps forward, holding out her hand. “I’m Katherine Lockhart. You must be the CEO of Acme Intech Corporation.” “Darian Kassel.” Darian is shaking her hand, but he’s still staring at me. I refuse to look away. Did he think I would cry or be overcome with emotion? “Welcome to Pinnacle Group, Mr. Kassel,” Katherine says pleasantly. “I can see you brought your legal department

