Chapter 109

• When Vivian spoke those words, something shifted in Adrian’s expression a coldness that hadn’t been there before.
• His voice cracked through the tension. “They don’t have to throw themselves into the fire! The Mystic Division is leading this acquisition push we’re here to support, not burn out in the process. If you really wanted to help, you could’ve had your team compiling market data or managing logistics. Not barging into a boardroom they weren’t even prepped for!”
• From across the boardroom, I watched the screen, barely able to process the chaos unraveling on the main floor. Michael had lost his usual calm, slamming his tablet onto the desk. “Mystic Division, take the lead. Anyone not on our team, escort them out. I don’t care how. This is our operation.”