Grace was too drained to eat after seeing Jodie again.

After a quick shower, she collapsed into bed.

The next day at work, following a morning meeting with the executives, her gaze fell on a recently released government project.

It promised just enough gain—about 100 million dollars—to be interesting but not competitive.

She tapped on the file, turning over to Zachary. "Who's in charge of the bidding for this project?"

"Some newcomer who got promoted not long ago," Zachary replied. "He's

showing up at a big charity gala tonight. The Sidlers are backing him, if I'm not mistaken."

Politics ran deep in the Sidler family, which explained their disciplined way of life.

Oscar Sidler, the patriarch of the Sidlers, and Jordan had both once held immense power. Their retirement marked a slow handoff to the next generation.

Julian, now at the helm, was running operations closely integrated with

government contracts. Everything followed protocol.

Ethan, in contrast, steered clear of politics. His strategy was acquisitions and expansion-business over influence.

the new project had ties to the Sidlers, but not enough to matter much. He was probably just

her gaze and leaned back in her seat. If they could land this project, things would start looking up for the

attended any public events since her

we

Zachary's expression turned uncomfortable.

our long-time partners have been keeping their distance. We're stuck handling small contracts. And with all the negative press, no one wants to be associated

out her phone and

get me into the gala

out a sigh. "Since I cut ties with the Jensens, I've only been working on small-time projects. I'm nowhere near the orbit of

even going to consider Damien-things were

he had gone

always a bad sign. When he went silent, it meant something was

and things

As for Simon...

Yasmine did have an invite, and since she

pm, so she

as she settled into her seat,

"There's heavy snow outside."

smiled, tapping

getting ready for something right now-getting my hair

hair was pinned up in

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