Confused.
Terrified.
If that wasn’t the announcement, what was?
Elena smiled.
A genuine smile this time.
“Three months ago, I quietly purchased every available voting share that wasn’t already controlled by our family trust.”
The board members exchanged startled looks.
One man actually sat down heavily.
Dr. Montenegro handed her another document.
Elena held it up.
“As of noon today, I became majority owner.”
The ballroom exploded.
People stood.
Voices overlapped.
Questions flew from every direction.
Ricardo looked as though someone had punched him.