All Chapters of Rebirth of the Tech Queen: Trapping the Ruthless Titan: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Julian’s smirk faltered under the absolute weight of Elena’s confidence. He pulled out his high-end corporate smartphone, his fingers hovering over his banking and equity application. "You think I'm bluffing? Watch me destroy your board, Elena. I'm pulling the capital right now.""Go ahead," Elena repeated, leaning back against the glass door of her office, her smart mouth cocked at a mocking angle. "But before you tap that screen, you might want to open your email. I sent your father's legal team a tiny present at 8:00 AM."Julian’s eyebrows furrowed. His thumb hesitated on the screen. A second later, his phone buzzed violently with an incoming call. The caller ID read: Father.Julian quickly answered it, putting it to his ear. "Father? I'm at her office right now, I'm about to pull the twent

The elevator ride down to the basement garage was entirely silent. Elena watched the floor numbers tick down on the digital display, her reflection in the polished metal doors looking steadier than she actually felt. She pulled her hair out from the collar of her jacket and took a slow, deep breath.When the doors slid open, the cool, exhaust-scented air of the underground garage hit her face. Ethan’s Maybach was waiting in the VIP stall, its engine idling with a low, barely audible purr.The back door opened before she even reached it. She stepped inside, the heavy door shutting behind her with a solid, isolating thud that cut off the world completely.Ethan was sitting in the corner, his long legs crossed, a heavy paper brief resting on his lap. He didn't look up immediately, his eyes scanning a paragraph before he finally closed the folder and turned

The penthouse office was a minimalist expanse of dark walnut and polished concrete, dominated by a massive executive desk that held three curved monitors. The view behind the glass walls showed the city sprawling out like a circuit board under the gray afternoon sky.Elena didn't waste time admiring the decor. She threw her jacket onto a leather armchair, kicked off her heels, and sat cross-legged in the massive leather desk chair. Her fingers were already flying across the mechanical keyboard before Ethan even closed the heavy office door."Log me into your primary gateway," Elena commanded, her eyes fixed on the terminal screen as she opened a command prompt. "I need to set up a proxy to route through my home network before Chloe finishes the transfer."Ethan walked over, standing directly behind her chair. He leaned down, placing his hands on either side

The high-pitched chime of the automated security system severed the heavy, silent pull between them like a blade.Ethan didn't pull his arm back immediately. His grip on Elena's waist loosened by a fraction of an inch, his long fingers pressing through the fine fabric of her blouse one last time before his hand dropped down to his side. He stepped backward, creating a cold pocket of air between their bodies that left Elena’s skin instantly tingling in the sudden absence of his heat."Your timing is impeccable, Mr. Vance," Elena murmured, her voice still

The steady, heavy thump of Ethan’s heartbeat under Elena's cheek had just begun to lull her into a rare state of quietude when the screen of her phone lit up again. The harsh, white glare cut through the dim amber lighting of the rear cabin, instantly shattering the fragile peace.Elena opened her eyes, her senses returning in an instant rush. She pulled herself away from Ethan’s chest, noting the way his arm remained suspended in the air for a fraction of a second before slowly dropping back to his lap. His gray eyes tracked her movements, dark and watchful in the shadows.She looked down at the display. The word Father was flashing against the glass.Elena exhaled slowly, her thumb hovering over the accept button. "The first wave of the blast radius just hit home," she murmured, her voice stil