Beyond The Boardroom: Hidden Agenda

ther seat. Julian's words echoed in her mind: "Leaving a

ts turned to the merger. Julian Styles was not what she'd

the elevator, her mind still on Julian. The doors opene

d up from her desk. "How was

nlightening. He's not

sed an eye

's driven, but it's not just about

's reassuring. I was worried he'd

ty skyline. "I think Julian St

ies office, ready to tackle the merger details. Julia

ng out wrinkles. Avery found herself

turned to her. "Avery,

Avery repli

ve with this merger?" Juli

secure Harrison Enterprises' future. Thi

"I understand. Family lega

d. "You're referring

urned guarded. "Let's

pable, but Avery didn't press. S

ress made, but Avery knew t

buzzed with an incoming ca

n said. "How's t

n the details. Ethan

cautioned. "Julian Styles

an's words: "Leaving a legacy."

in mind," Aver

flicting emotions. Was Julian Styles a worthy

ar into the night. Their conversation replayed in his mind, particularly

firmed the press conference schedule for the next day. He n

lesley had surprised him. Her intelligence and wit were matched only by her captiva

out onto the balcony. The city skyline twinkled below, a remind

ose piercing green eyes? Julian's curiosity was p

ind remained active. Julian retrieved

vor," Julian said, s

ulian?" Marcus repli

ry Wellesley. Every

nterested in more than jus

ab. "Just get me the

s press conference would mark the beginning of a new chapter. Little d

t the podium, addressing the gathered press.

lestone. The merger between Styles Industries and H

d the key benefits. Avery's voice blended seamlessly

Avery fielding questions with ease. Their chemi

ring Avery Wellesley for a key role in

"We're exploring all options. Ms. Wellesley

neutral, but a hint of sur

Avery exchanged a brief smile before

lull in his schedule. Marcus's

ast is more complica

ty surged. He ne

u found?" Julian aske

replied. "This isn't something I

ities. What secrets had Avery hid

text from Julian. "Dinner tonight? I'd

She couldn't deny the exciteme

Avery replied, try

a. I'll send a car

anticipating

Julian already seated at the table. His e

," Avery said,

"You're not l

g on business and personal interests. Avery dis

ned serious. "Avery, I n

Avery repli

with this merger?" Julia

how much to reveal. "I a

forward. "Wh

rrison Enterprises' autonomy. Will we becom

derstand your concerns. But I assure you, Av

ulian's face, se

felt a sense of unease. Was

et with her brother, Etha

ustries' financials," Ethan said, his bro

pped to Ethan. "What

ears Styles Industries is hiding debt. If this merger go

ened. "This chan

ed grim. "We need to re

esolutely. "I'

d reeled with the implications. Ha

, Avery requested a

Julian asked, noticin

lder. "Explain these fi

rkened. "Where d

," Avery replied

ts are from a failed vent

wed. "Why didn't y

ed defensive. "It's not

everything to us. We can't p

between them