Preston and Fort Group.
Natalie arrived feeling overwhelmed. She only had ten minutes before the board meeting but she didn't think she could take it. She wanted to drown herself in coffee—or tequila. Whatever would work best. When she met Zaria in the hallway, the latter was concerned.
"Are you okay, Nat? How are your parents?" Zaria pulled her in for a hug.
"They are doing fine. As fine as they can do after this murder attempt, anyway." She forced a laugh. "How can anyone be so cruel?"
Zaria realized Natalie already knew what happened and it was probably not best to talk about it in the company hallways. She guided her back to her office. There was still some coffee left from the espresso she had just made. She poured it in a cup and offered it to Natalie. "It's decaf. Do you mind?"
Natalie shook her head and took a sip. "How did you know what I need?"
