JACE’S POV
“Good,” I said into the phone. “I want everything done by tomorrow noon. Can you handle that or do I need to find your replacement?”
“No sir. It will be done by tomorrow noon,” my analyst said from the other end of the phone.
I ended the call and at the same time, a knock came on my door.
“Come in.”
My secretary’s stepped in. “Good morning, CEO. You have a guest that isn’t on your schedule today. Do I let them in?”
I didn’t bother looking up. “You said it yourself that they aren’t on my schedule. What do you think?”
She hesitated. “He’s family, sir but not Mr Silas. His name is Kyle Ashford.”
My pen froze. “Let him in.”
She left and Kyle stepped in.
“Long time, Jace,” he said, shutting the door behind him. “You look like hell.”
I leaned back in my chair, crossing m
