Jerry Sutton leaned forward as his secretary passed him the contract to scan through.
Upon seeing it was the same one he had drafted out earlier and kept with her, he passed the contract to Kelsie.
Kelsie picked it up and lowered her eyes to also scan through it.
Deborah Thompson saw her reading it and panicked. But it only lasted for a split-second before she grew calm again and switched to criticizing her.
"What's the use of reading it? Your father is already compromising a lot by having you agree to sign the contract in public."
"Reading it despite his constant reminder that he would never do anything to hurt you screams that you don't trust his words at all."
"If you, his daughter doesn't trust his words, how do you think the board members in this room will begin to see your father?"
Jerry Sutton, who was visibly panicking, nodded immediately and pointed a shaky finger at Kelsie.