Chapter 4

"You've got a CEO, a tech lead, and a board of directors," I said.

Cherry suddenly went silent.

I pulled the receiver away from my ear and checked—still connected.

After a long pause, she finally spoke. "Don't push me."

I just arched an eyebrow.

"Ms. Pratt, that's not really the right thing to say right now," I replied.

A quick beep sounded on the line.

She hung up.

I handed the receiver back to the hotel staff and thanked him.

He took one look at me, didn't say a word, and quickly walked away.

That afternoon, Kyle sent me a…