Chapter 15 - Love, Revenge and Choices

Realizing his mistake, David was quick to rephrase. "Lyra, Sienna's involvement in the company is purely business. We need her expertise and the capital she's bringing in to keep the company afloat. It's not about trust, it's about making smart decisions for the business."

Deep inside, David felt a nagging doubt. He wasn't entirely sure he could separate his personal feelings from the professional aspects of the situation. Furthermore, something about Sienna stirred memories of his late wife, Kate, which only added to his unease.

She frowned, clearly not satisfied with his response.

"I just don't like it," she muttered. "I don't like the idea of her being around you, especially with those kids of hers."

He raised an eyebrow, trying to maintain his composure. "Those kids are innocent in all of this. This isn't personal, it's business. We need to separate our feelings from what's best for the company."

She crossed her arms, her expression still stormy. "Fine, but I'm keeping an eye