Damien Valerius rarely visited the conglomerate's headquarters, as he couldn't be bothered to deal with the sycophants who bent with every political wind. Even when he did come, it was usually just for a brief visit in the afternoon.
Consequently, Damien Valerius had granted Joanna Jacobs significant authority, allowing her to make decisions and handle many issues within certain limits. Only matters that exceeded her purview were reported to him for his personal attention.
At that moment, Joanna Jacobs was leading the morning meeting with the department heads in Damien Valerius's stead. She sat at the head of the conference table, dressed in a brand-new designer suit, her makeup impeccable. Her expression was stern as she listened to the department heads' reports. She looked every bit the intelligent, powerful businesswoman—a stark contrast to the woman in the hotel room the previous night.
Before the meeting had even concluded, a commotion erupted outside the conference room.
