Chapter 79 Consequences

• Daniel’s office was quiet, save for the low hum of the phone in his hand and the occasional murmur of voices coming from the hallway. He was pacing back and forth, his mind racing with thoughts of how to fix everything. It had been days since Victoria had walked away, and no matter how many times he called, she wouldn’t pick up. The frustration was starting to gnaw at him.
• He dialed another number, his fingers trembling as he waited for the call to connect. As it rang, he glanced at the clock on his desk. Time was slipping through his fingers, and he knew he couldn’t afford to waste any more of it. This deal with the investors was his last shot at pulling everything together. It was his chance to prove that he could still hold onto his empire, his family, and maybe—just maybe—get Victoria back.
• The phone clicked on the other end. “Daniel, what’s up?” came the voice of Michael, his old business partner.