Ava tried to force a smile, whispering, “Mr. Bartlett, I had no idea.”

“Of course you didn’t, because Lisa is a very discreet young woman,” Easton interrupted.

Zachary walked over to stand beside them, and Ava shot him a glare.

“Did you know about this all along?” Ava hissed.

“Yes, I did,” Zachary replied openly.

Easton addressed the entire room. “My granddaughter has completed her personal journey, and tonight she officially takes over our family operations.”