Chapter 43 Project Phoenix

• Liam tapped his pen against the mahogany desk, the rhythmic click echoing in the quiet of his office. The city sprawled beneath him, a tapestry of glass and steel shimmering under the afternoon sun. He was on the phone, his voice a low rumble that seemed to emanate from the very building itself.
• "So, the acquisition of the South American branch is still on track? Good. Make sure our legal team has everything in order. I want those assets secured by the end of the week. I'm not taking any chances, John."
• Liam's eyes flicked to the clock on the wall. His secretary, a woman named Sarah, had informed him of a meeting with a potential partner in ten minutes. He needed to wrap things up.