Beyond The Boardroom: Hidden Agenda

is chair. "I understand your concerns, Avery. But I a

ant to see the revised financials

updated reports. But I must emphasize, Avery,

'm aware of the benefits, Juli

nt understanding. Julian kn

have the reports sent to Ethan. But I

w arched. "

you to attend a meeting with our investors. Th

ighing the risks. "

ulian replied. "I'll

t Julian's office with mixed emotions

n arrived at Avery's do

ery said, taking i

"You look stu

ks flushed.

estor meeting passed i

influential business leaders. Julian's confidence was c

ding questions alongside Julian. Their chemistr

n turned to Avery. "You

"Thanks to y

crinkled. "You

interrupted by Em

problem," Emily sai

ssion darkened

g to pull out of the

ank. Marcus was

ian said, already dia

his emotions masked. What wou

s gaze met Avery's. "Marcus

dded. "L

cus's office was f

reveal? And how wo

ielding. "I understand your concerns, but we c

or setback? You're hiding millions

e restructuring, Avery. It's

ormal? You're jeopardizing Harriso

tension. Julian's eyes

l provide full disclosure. But I

arrowed. "What

d information about your past, Avery

ed. "What are yo

s uncovered some interesting facts. Facts t

racked. "How dare y

nt, the only sound

e to explain," Julian s

n's face, seeking answers.

y asked, her voice b

d. "Your connection to the

round her. How had Juli

ched, heavy with

re," Avery said finall

turned grim. "We're

ffice, her heart racing.

one buzzed with an inc

?" Ethan asked, conce

reath. "Julian know

audible. "We need

Ethan couldn't see

whirled with possibilities. How w

rprises, Avery g

Avery began, outlinin

s reflected sho

next move?"

tiate from a position of str

nse of determination. She wouldn't let

ut the window, lost in thought

er in hand. "More inform

onto the folder. "W

plicated, Julian. Are you s

urned resolute. "I ne

crisis head-on. She gathered her team and outl

les Industries' financials," Avery instru

away on his laptop. "I'll h

h concern. "Avery, what if Julian exp

'll handle it. We have co

a sense of resolve. She wouldn't

r Marcus had provided. Avery's secrets

ess world years ago. Avery's father, Richard Well

. Avery had hidden her

Julian's concentration. E

ery is here

er left the folde

ring. "Julian, I think we need to

air. "You mean your connecti

I want to know what you plan

. "I'm willing to keep your secret, A

was evident. "W

"I want you to tell me the truth

s palpable. Julian se

y said finally. "The scandal ruined o

d. "I understand. But secre

d Julian's face. "Wh

. But you need to trust me, Avery. Trust that

never wavered

ery departed, leaving Julian w

one buzzed with an inc

lacing his voice. "Styles Industries is hiding a

rest piqued.

'm not sure yet. Bu

Ethan couldn't see

hirled with possibilities. What se