Chapter 109

The Mercer Industries private meeting room felt too small for the four people inside it. Beatrix sat at the head of the polished table, Octavia to her right, Gideon to her left. Dante Navarro stood awkwardly near the door, as if unsure whether to step further in or keep his escape route close.

"Sit, Mr. Navarro," Octavia said, her voice cold as winter steel. "You requested this meeting