#Chapter 83: Communication is key

Lionel’s POV I followed my idea. Nan’s arguments against humiliating Joseph did have merit. But I knew Joseph better. This was the best way to cull him. Inviting Joseph to a meeting was easy enough. Keeping it secret was more difficult. I knew all too well Joseph had little…rats to alert him. Inviting him under the guise of ‘brotherly’ reparations seemed the easier route. My big brother always complained that I did not appreciate his ‘noble sacrifices.’ As though he did not spend every single day of my leadership undermining me. The board members were more than on board with the meeting when I informed them that I found the leak. I doubt they would be feeling very charitable towards Joseph when his actions came to light. How would Joseph be properly humbled without an audience, after all? “What is this?” Joseph asks tightly as his eyes dart between me and the board members. “Come in brother. Sit.” I add some of my alpha voice on the last word. “I was feeling t