Page 49 of Cameron's Contract

I gave a nod. “He’s a good man.”

“You want me to talk frankly?”

“Yes, of course.”

“You and your brother are only now interested in Cole Tea? At the eleventh hour.”

“We believed there’d always be time.”

She lowered her gaze.

“We know you forged Doug’s signature,” I said. “Reverse your vote.”

“Is this a veiled threat?”

“A promise that I’ll commit fully to my father’s business.”

“Leave medicine?”

Mia shifted beside me, but I refused to look at her. I didn’t want her to see my conflict. Some part of me believed there was no saving Cole Tea and any promise made would dissipate with the fall of an empire. Yet a certainty lingered that I had what it took to reverse a hostile attack.

There came a sense that every moment of my life had led me here.

Susan looked beyond the window. “With you and Henry in charge I believe the business would stand a chance.” Her eyes met mine again. “Dedicate your life fully to Cole Tea.”

“Without question.”

She gave a nod of acceptance. “Now all you have to do is convince the others.”

CHAPTER 14

“CAMERON?” whispered Mia.

“Just give me a moment.”

The limousine pulled away smoothly. Our driver turned up the air conditioning just as I’d asked. Mia snuggled in, her body warm and soft against my mine. I focused on the passing view, immersed in self-analysis.

The town car drove us farther into the city.

“Do you want to talk about it?” Mia broke the silence.

My thoughts scattered, trying to make sense of the last forty-eight hours.

“Don’t be frightened of the future,” she said.

“I’m cautious.”

“Remember what you once told me? Our subconscious naturally guides us to our future.”

“Sounds like I was trying to get into your panties.”

She playfully thumped my arm. “You’ve taught me so much. That we must trust the path we’re on.”

What if this is the wrong fork in the road?

“I know what you need.”

I arched a brow.