THE CEO'S SECRET REDEMPTION
This time, she had come armed with more than whispers photographs of Adrian at the courthouse, Elias clinging to him as chaos erupted; financial projections that painted him as reckless for sinking money into security instead of growth; a narrative that Adrian’s personal scandals had become a liability too dangerous to ignore.
Yet Adrian, too, was ready. As the meeting loomed, his allies quietly began spreading counter-narratives: Victoria’s secret meetings with Julian Blackwell, the photographs of her slipping into hotels late at night, her ties to leaks that had nearly destroyed the company. Adrian had played the long game, and he knew when to let a trap snap shut.
On the night before the meeting, Adrian sat with Gabriel and Elias in the penthouse. Elias had fallen asleep on the couch, curled between them, his small hand resting against Adrian’s. Gabriel brushed Elias’ hair softly, his eyes tired but tender…