Chapter One-hundred-Eleven

When the early light of the sunrise beamed on Catherine's face, she turned to the right, resting her head on Rome's chest. 

Then she slowly raised her lashes and deeply sighed, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

At that moment, she felt Rome's fingers caressing her hair as his voice echoed into her ear, "What's troubling you?"

"Today is the board meeting, and I just feel like I should let Richard have the position," Catherine mumbled, snuggling further into Rome's arm.

"I see. You have allowed Jeff to get in your head." 

"Umm…"

Shifting in another position, Catherine rested her chin on Rome's chest and met his eyes.

Then she pouted and mumbled, "What do you mean?" 

"It's called mind game. He is playing on your emotions to get you to willingly lose." Rome softly said.

"I know, but…"

"You are so close to gaining it all. Do you really want to quit?"

"No,"

Smiling, he tapped his finger