Trina nodded and didn’t put any further thought into it. It wasn’t unusual—Ellie was often deployed for external meetings with suppliers or clients that didn’t require Damien’s direct involvement.
Moments later, the conference room door opened.
Hudson entered—posing as Damien.
The tailored suit, the posture, the face, the walk—everything aligned perfectly—enough that, to anyone inside the room, it looked exactly like Damien Blackwood himself had just stepped in.
James immediately bowed as protocol dictated. The rest of the room followed, rising to their feet in respectful greeting.
The meeting continued as normal, Trina moving through the presentation she had prepared to outline progress for the grand opening. Slide after slide covered financials, construction updates, theme direction
