For a moment after Gray introduced himself, there was silence.
And then, slowly, one by one, some of the people inside offered nods. Others gave brief smiles or simply watched, observing with unreadable expressions on their face.
Gray didn't let it bother him. He was actually fine, feeling as if his nervousness had suddenly vanished.
He walked toward the nearest open seat beside Marcus, who stood up slightly to greet him with a small nod.
"You're right on time, Sir," Marcus said quietly, then gestured toward the chair beside him.
Gray nodded and took the seat without hesitation.
Across the long table sat the board members involved in overseeing Lancaster Group's local investments and business operations. Some of them were older, suited men with sleek watches and neutral expressions.
Others looked comparably younger, maybe in their late thirties.
And at the head of the table sat Jonathan Lancaster.
Gray met his gaze briefly.
