Chapter 43: Choosing a Birthday Gift

After a speech that landed like a hammer, Ander Yale smacked the file in his hand and swept the room with an icy stare. Even when his eyes met Patrick Juggins's, he did not flinch. Clap, clap! Alexis Juggins was the first to applaud, eyes bright with surprise and delight. "Chairman, I don't think anyone understands this project better than Ander Yale," she said. "Bringing him in is a must." Clap, clap, clap! The rest of the room joined in, the applause swelling until nearly everyone was clapping....