Evelyn observed me intently, allowing her words to fully register before continuing.
"Also....You'll be in charge of the team responsible for finding them."
My fingers paused mid-drum, and I blinked. "Excuse me?"
"You heard me." She took another slow sip of coffee, as if she hadn't just dropped another bomb into my lap.
I stared at her. "Since when am I leading this?"
"Since now."
I exhaled sharply, running a hand through my hair. "There has to be someone better for this. I don't exactly have experience in—"
Evelyn cut me off with a look. The kind of look that shut down arguments before they even started.
"You're the boss."
The impact of Evelyn's remarks was like an earthquake.
I looked at her, expecting an explanation, but I didn't get one. Those three words, spoken as though they were self-evident.