What about Laura…

Mark

"Sorry, would you all excuse me," I said, looking serene on the outside, but on the inside, I was seething. I knew my family was crazy, but I didn't think they'd push this so far. And then there was Jonathan. I mean why the hell did he even make me CEO if, at any given opportunity, he tried to remove me from office?

"Where are you going?" My mother, Margaret asked curiously.

"I have some urgent business to attend to," I said, standing up and heading towards Anna.

"We need to talk. Come with me," I said, grabbing her hand.

"Don't forget, The Browns have invited us to their formal dinner tonight. We expect you to be there," Margaret added.

"Of course, Mom," I replied with a warm smile.

Outside the dining hall, Anna shook her hand free, staring daggers at me,

"Mr. Grayson, I didn't do it. I didn't steal her necklace," she said in desperation.

"I know Anna, that's not what I want to talk about," I replied briskly, walking down the hall.

"I need to show you something."

I noticed she w