Chapter Twenty One

Days drifted by as Anderson remained absent from work, consumed by personal turmoil as he fought to salvage his crumbling marriage. Every fiber of his being yearned to mend things with Cassie, his love for her driving him to desperate measures. He poured himself into unraveling the truth of that fateful night, but each investigation yielded only frustration and dead ends, his heart heavy with the fear of losing her.

Meanwhile, stakeholders and multinational corporations clamored for his attention, their inquiries echoing the concern reflected in Anderson's troubled eyes. The weight of responsibility pressed down on him as he grappled with the consequences of his prolonged absence.

Inside the sleek confines of the limousine, business calls flickered incessantly across Anderson's phone, his brow creased in concentration. Beside him, Daniel's steadfast presence offered a sliver of comfort, though his expression betrayed a mix of empathy and concern. Vigilant security personnel completed