Chapter 66

Dorothy’s POV I checked my wristwatch deliberately, making sure everyone in the room got the message. "Now, if anyone still wants to withdraw from the project, speak now or forever hold your peace." The silence in the conference room was absolute. Even Nathan kept his mouth shut, though his jaw worked as if he were physically restraining himself from speaking. "Director Cain, despite his advanced age and lack of experience in running projects, did get one thing right." I watched with satisfaction as Nathan's face turned beet red at my not-so-subtle dig. My wolf preened inwardly at putting him in his place. Pretending not to notice his reaction, I continued, "He's right in that Pinnacle has zero experience in the fields of artificial intelligence and healthcare. The collaboration with Aetheria represents a big first step for us. It's a challenge, but it's also an opportunity. The future of commerce is in technology, not retail. If we miss the boat, we will be forgotten in a matter of ye