Chapter 63

“He's been recruiting some of the board members to be on his side for when it happens.”

I wasn't surprised but it definitely was alarming. That damn old fool just didn't know when to stop.

“He tried to recruit me too,” Tristan said. “Of course I joined him.”

“What?” I boomed. “How could you–”

“Relax, Remi.” Tristan chuckled. “I'm on your side. But now you have someone on the inside.”

I facepalmed. How could I doubt Tristan of all people? It made too much sense for me to not have put it together myself.

“I'm so sorry. It's just…” I collapsed into the chair.

“It's alright. I know things are a bit overwhelming at the moment.”

Overwhelming was an understatement. It felt like the universe was giving me in particular the middle finger.

“Anyway,” he continued. “it's unlikely to succeed. I just needed to inform you so you could take some counter-acting steps regardless. And you have your father if you need his help. I'm sure he'd be eager to step in once he hears about this. I would have tol