Chapter 4

A few people walked in through the door.

Leading the way was Michael Grant, the VP of Brighton Technologies.

I'd met him three times last month. Behind him were his legal counsel and project manager.

Most of the business folks in the room knew him.

The room buzzed with even more excitement.

Michael walked up to me and handed over a document, his tone polite but confident. "Ms. Sutton, sorry for the holdup.

"You said we'd sign after the engagement, but it looks like now's as good a time as any."

The Lane family members' expressions instantly shifted at those…