GabbyThe floor-to-ceiling glass in Nathan’s corner executive office offered an unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline, bathed in the sharp, clear light of mid-morning. The space smelled faintly of polished mahogany and rich espresso. Behind the heavy obsidian desk sat Nathan, his dark eyes calmly scanning a tablet while I stood nearby, reviewing the initial financial breakdowns for the Merger Gala.The quiet was shattered when the heavy double doors flew open with a violent thud.Joel didn't bother knocking. His hair was disheveled, his tie pulled loose at the collar, and his face was flushed with a mixture of raw indignation and humiliation. Right behind him, Nathan’s personal secretary looked panicked, holding a folder to her chest."Mr. Vanny, I told him you were in a private session—""Leave us, Sarah," Nathan commanded without raising his voice, his gaze shifting slowly from his screen to his cousin. The door clicked shut behind the assistant, leaving an oppressive silence h
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