Chapter 18 Shadows Closing In

• Adrian’s words lingered in the air like a storm cloud, heavy and foreboding. Sophia stared at him, her heart pounding in her chest. Harris had been attacked? The implications were terrifying. This wasn’t just about business anymore—it was personal.
• “What do we do?” she asked, her voice trembling despite her effort to stay calm.
• Adrian crossed the room, his movements deliberate as he ran a hand through his hair. His jaw was tight, his gaze fixed on the floor. “We don’t panic,” he said firmly. “That’s what they want. I’ll double security, and we’ll figure out who’s behind this.”