Maya

Today is the last day I will have to see Richard’s beautiful, manipulative face ever again. That’s the only thing that keeps me motivated as I walk into the boardroom located within his office suite on Story Street. Everything was coordinated by some Lim company employee sworn to an NDA, including the time and place.

I’m the first one to arrive out of the panel, which only adds to my nerves. I pull out my notebook from my backpack and start doodling nonsense to keep my mind occupied.

The door creeks open and Fe strolls in.

“Fe!” I jump up and give her a hug. “Is Mr. Lim asking you to help him set up?”

She shakes her head. “Nope. The late Mr. Lim asked me to be here.”

“Really?”

She shows off her sweet laugh lines. “Don’t sound so surprised. I worked for that man for decades. I…