HUNTER'S POV
I rose before dawn, the world outside still cloaked in darkness as I prepared to leave for the city. It was time for the quarterly business review, a gathering where every key personnel would be in attendance. As CEO, my presence was expected.
Colton and Theon came with me. Both were shareholders and trusted allies.
Cyrilla would be working remotely from my office. She was presenting one of the final reports. Though I trusted her, I still felt compelled to check in before I left.
I walked to the adjoining room and lightly tapped her shoulder. I crouched down beside her bed, putting my head level with hers. "Cyrilla," I called out.
She blinked, confused. “Is it time already?”
I raised a hand to stop her from getting up. “No, no, it’s still too early. You don’t have to ge
