Chapter 16 : A Spell Called Love

*William*

First thing Monday morning, I had Grace schedule an impromptu board meeting. Our shareholders mostly lived in the city, with the exception of my sister, Isabel Shaw, and Charles Bryant, my father’s right-hand man. Charles had been my mentor when my father died and worked by my side until his recent retirement. Isabel had a house in Connecticut, and Charles lived in Florida mostly. I knew no one would be happy with the sudden summons, especially those two. However, what I had planned couldn’t wait.

I passed by Jim in the hall. “Hey, how was Tinseltown?”

I groaned. “The same as it always is.”

Jim laughed. “Did you set Henkles straight?”

“I think he knows where we stand now.” I grinned. “Meeting in five?”

“I’ll be there. Is Isabel coming?” he asked.

“I haven’t heard otherwise.”

I headed to the boardroom. After everyone settled in, I thanked them all for coming. I made eye contact with each of the twelve members. Some I greeted with a brief hug, but others got a