Chapter 304

• As I stepped into the main hall of the Northwatch Estate an architectural marvel of glass, steel, and prestige I immediately took in the scene.
• Salvador, the international trade mogul; Jeremiah, the quietly powerful tech magnate; and several other high-ranking industry leaders were already there. Even Rafael, the prime minister himself, was deep in conversation with a sharply dressed young man in a navy Italian wool blazer.
• The moment I entered, a ripple of energy moved through the room. One by one, the men turned and stood. Even Rafael, who rarely acknowledged anyone outside of cabinet meetings, paused and greeted me with a warm nod.