Chapter 4

I locked my office door and opened my computer, logging into a private cloud drive with triple encryption.

Inside was everything I'd fought for with my life over five years—all core client information, contact details, personal preferences, and the underlying logic and profit margins of every project.

I picked up my phone and dialed the first number.

"Mr. Lewis, it's me, Sasha."

A hearty laugh came from the other end.

"Sasha!

What's up?

Did that Phase Two project pan out?"

"Mr. Lewis, I've left my old company."

My tone was calm.

"What?!"

Mr. Lewis was shocked.

"Has Richard lost his…