The morning sun painted golden streaks across Alexander office atop Pierce International. Sixty stories
above Manhattan, the city stretched beneath him, a vast, glittering chessboard where every plece moved according to unseen plans. From this height, everything seemed distant, almost insignificant, except for
fates.
Alexander sat back in his leather chair, adjusting his posture as he waited for his secretary's daily briefing. The chair creaked softly under his weight, the only sound in the vast office aside from the faint hum of t precise knock on the door announced Sarah's arrival. She was never late. She stepped in, her heels clicking against the polished marble floor, holding her tablet in one hand.
"Good morning, sir," she greeted professionally, stopping few feet from his desk.
Alexander nodded, wordlessly gesturing for her to begin.
Sarah had worked for him long enough to understand his moods. Some days, he wanted every detail; other days, he only wanted the highlights. Today, she could tell from his quiet, watchful expression that som She cleared her throat and glanced at her notes. "Rodriguez Shipping's board meeting just ended." Her voice was calm, but there was a slight pause before she continued. "Stefan received an unexpected repri
Alexander's fingers tapped a slow rhythm against his armrest. His gaze didn't waver, but his mind was already calculating the consequences. "Details."
Sarah swiped on her tablet. "Eduardo Rodriguez used the family's controlling shares to force a compromise. The board wanted Stefan out, but Eduardo
gave him a final chance. He has one month to fix the company's problems, or he will be removed permanently.”
Alexander let out a soft, knowing hum. "And the board agreed?"
"They weren't happy, but no one argues with Eduardo Rodriguez," Sarah replied. "Stefan's position is weak. If he fails
in the next thirty days, even his father won't be able to protect him."
Alexander leaned back slightly, contemplating the situation Stefan was drowning, barely holding on, and the vultures were circling. Victoria Kane wouldn't let this opportunity go to waste.
"And Camille Kane's next move?"
Sarah's lips curved slightly, almost in admiration. "Our sources say she's planning another attack on their stock. Analysts predict she will target their Asian shipping routes, if she succeeds, Rodriguez Shipping w
and perfectly timed. Camille had no intention of giving Stefan a chance
to crush him
nodded slowly, the pieces falling into place. He had no personal interest in Stefan Rodriguez, but Camille, Victoria Kane's so- called adopted daughter, was different. She was the only reason he
attention.
Victoria had missed Revenge
Chapter 40
our team assist Kane Industries with their next market move," Alexander said at last. "Quietly. Make sure no
up, clearly surprised. In five years working for him, she had never heard him suggest helping
Industries.
"We've never involved ourselves in their operations
change," he said
a small velvet box. It was old but well cared for, the edges slightly wom from years of handling. Inside lay a delicate silver necklace with a rose- shaped pendant. As the morning light touched it, the silver
this was different. There was something personal about it. "Keep
records."
cautiously, "May I ask why we're helping Victoria Kane? She has always been
letting the pendant spin slightly between his
not helping Victoria," he finally said. His gaze remained fixed on the pendant. "We're
She put the pieces together quickly. "Ms. Kane's daughter?" she asked softly. "The
six years in the past, in a hospital room
Pain. Darkness, Isolation.
on the edge
left
his bandages, reading to him when the pain made sleep
told him her
paid for his medical bills when no
And then, she disappeared.
watching over her from the shado "Send our best analysts to support Kane Industries' next move," Alexander instructed. He carefully returned the necklace to its box. "Whatever resources they need. Just ensure our involvement remains invisibl "Yes, sir."
"That's all."
before she stepped out Alexander
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