Chapter 242 - The Stakes Rise

  Deonna shook her head, a mix of amusement and exasperation on her face. "Looks like Tom and Rachel's little drama has opened the floodgates. HR just sent out a company-wide memo about 'appropriate workplace relationships'. Apparently, we've got at least three other office romances that have come to light in the past 24 hours." Logan pinched the bridge of his nose. "Perfect. Just what we need right now. More drama." Before Deonna could respond, Logan's computer chimed, signaling the start of his conference call. He took a deep breath and clicked to join. The faces of the board members filled his screen, their expressions ranging from concerned to outright hostile. Logan plastered on his most reassuring smile. "Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining me on such short notice," he began. Gerald Thornton, the eldest board member, cut in immediately. "Cut the pleasantries, Logan. We need answers. The company's stock has dropped 15% since this PR nightmare began. What are you do