Chapter 4

The conference room went dead silent.

The head of investment looked down at the documents, his frown deepening.

He caught on fast. This wasn't about pulling the plug. This was cutting the Collins family off right where it hurt.

The legal officer chimed in, "If they break the contract, we can walk away, no questions asked."

I nodded. "Ending the engagement is a fundamental shift in our partnership."

My voice was steady, but I'd already slammed every door shut.

The people in the room glanced at each other, but nobody dared to object.

They knew that this decision was final.