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Chapter 45: Board Meeting

Author: Sire Bliss
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-21 11:56:39
My heart hammered against my ribs as Michael and I waited in the sleek black Bentley outside Halgate Group's headquarters. The towering glass building reflected the morning sunlight, almost blinding in its intensity. Eight years ago, I'd stood in this same spot as Michael's wife. Now I returned as his ally against the very people who'd torn us apart.

"They're already inside." Michael's voice was tight, his knuckles white as he gripped his leather portfolio. "Jessica and Miller have been meeting with board members individually for weeks."

I smoothed the lapel of my crimson power suit—a deliberate choice. Blood red. War colors.

"Austin's fever broke completely last night," I said, needing to ground myself in what mattered most. "He asked if we were going to 'take down the bad guys' today."

Michael's face softened, the worry lines around his eyes crinkling. "What did you tell him?"

"That his mom and dad were working together to protect what belongs to him and Alex." I met his ga
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