CAROLINESusan came bursting into the room again and this time, she connected the board with her tab and grandmother’s face came up on the big screen.I stood on alert, lifted my chin and looked straight at her. The woman who now had everyone's attention.She had an obvious irritation on her face as she scanned the board of directors. When her eyes landed on me, they zeroed in, making my heart thump faster and faster.She said nothing and rolled over to her son– oh wait, since they weren't family in here, her business associate.Grandmother sighed and the temperature dropped once more. “How bold of all of you,” she began. “Plotting behind my back-”“Chairman–”“Do not interrupt me, Annalise. You sat there and enjoyed the show. And you Edward,”Uncle was biting his lower lip in annoyance, hiding his face from her. He finally looked up, wearing a grim expression that didn't in any way look genuine. He was only sorry he got caught.“Yes, mother.”I blinked, shocked at the familiarity he
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