Michael called Troy in and personally locked the door behind him.

Troy, shifting uneasily, spoke first. "Mr. Rhodes, about Ruby and me… We did go to the hotel yesterday. But aside from… well, you know… I was genuinely there to discuss business. Honestly, if I hadn't kept her happy, we wouldn't have secured the Amberpeak Corporation deal so easily."

Michael waved dismissively. "I didn't call you here to scold you."

Troy froze, caught off guard. "I thought you would scold me for mixing pers