Chapter 44 Reporting

Celeste’s steps echoed through the marble floors of Stratton’s grand building, followed closely by the soft creak of Damien’s wheelchair. He held her hand tightly, a smug smile playing on his lips. Celeste glanced at him, trying to read his thoughts, but all she got was a playful wink before he pulled her farther away from all the tension.
She was still in shock. Everything had happened so fast. Adrian—her once-untouchable younger brother—had just suffered a humiliating defeat in front of all his executives. And the craziest part? Damien had done it so effortlessly, toying with him until there was no way out for Adrian.
“Why do you look so tense?” Damien asked as they stepped into the elevator.