Chapter 532 Billionaire's Lies

• The following morning after the gala, the sun came up over the Thompson Tower like a slow incineration, the light bending through the glass and steel lovely, but cutting. The peace following the gala had turned out to be short-lived.
• Clarisse Campbell took a seat at the head of the conference table, her computer open, a dozen pairs of eyes watching. Today marked the beginning of her biggest challenge to date taking charge of her first major international deal in her own name. Not under Saben's shadow.
• In the background, Saben stood in a corner, hands in his pockets. Pride and discomfort fought for dominance in his chest. He wanted to defend her, to intervene, to ensure no one disrespected her power. Yet he also understood she must stand on her own.