Chapter 6

Claire said, "Titan Capital, they've made their move. They've announced a full takeover of Grandview Corporation. Grandview's finished. We've won!" Claire's voice was ecstatic, like she had survived a disaster.

I could picture her right now, probably dancing around, nothing like her usual ice queen CEO self.

"Oh, got it," I replied, my response calm. This was exactly what I expected.

"What do you mean, got it? Ethan, you..." Claire tried to ask me, but swallowed her words. Then, with a mix of confusion and curiosity in her voice, she said, "Who is this friend of yours, really?"

"I told…