SCORNED EX WIFE Queen Of Ashes (Camille and Stefan)

Chapter 189

Chapter 189

Victoria Kane stood at her office window, watching rain stream down the glass in crooked rivers. The sky hung heavy and dark over Manhattan, matching her mood. While Camille and Alexander continued their extended honeymoon in Italy, basking in Mediterranean sun and newlywed joy, Victoria faced a concerning situation alone.

Behind her, Jason Chen, head of Kane Industries security, waited silently. His reflection in the window looked as grim as she felt. On her desk lay an open folder, the reason for this unscheduled meeting, the reason for the sudden tightness in her chest.

"When did this start?" Victoria asked, not turning from the window.

"First breach was detected nine days ago," Jason replied. "Initially appeared random. Pattern only became clear yesterday when we ran a full system audit."

Victoria traced a raindrop's path down the glass with her finger. "And you're certain about the focus?"

"Yes. The searches were methodical. Starting with general corporate records from fifteen years ago, then narrowing to specific archived files, then to particular board members and executive decisions from that period."

Victoria closed her eyes briefly. Fifteen years. Ancient history in the business world. But someone was digging through old corporate records with deliberate precision.

"Any indication who's behind it?" she asked, voice sharp with concern.

"Not yet. The access came through multiple points using legitimate employee credentials. Whoever it is knows our security protocols extremely well."

Victoria turned from the window, crossing to her desk with measured steps that betrayed none of her inner turmoil. Cancer had weakened her body but not her mind. Never her mind.

"Increase monitoring on all archived records," she instructed, closing the folder with a decisive snap. "Set alerts for any access to materials from that period. And compile a list of anyone who might have interest in those old files."

"That could be a long list," Jason pointed out. "Competitors, business historians, financial analysts, former employees..."

"Start with the most obvious. We need to understand the intent behind these searches."

Jason nodded, gathering the folder. "And if we identify the source of the breach?"

Victoria met his gaze directly. "Then we approach them respectfully to understand their interest."

After Jason left, Victoria sank into her chair, allowing herself a rare moment of reflection. Her hand trembled slightly as she opened her desk drawer and removed a small silver pill case. The medication inside wasn't for cancer-it was for moments like this, when stress threatened to overwhelm her carefully maintained composure.

Fifteen years was a long time in business. Kane Industries had grown exponentially since then, expanding into new markets, acquiring companies, establishing itself as a major player. What could someone possibly want with records from that era?

phone buzzed. Camille's name flashed on

The Amalfi Coast is incredible. Alexander found this tiny restaurant in Ravello that sits right on

at the sound of her adopted daughter's voice, so filled with casual happiness, so unaware of the matters

dear. You're still extending the trip another

okay? Alexander surprised me with reservations in

eyes, picturing Camille's face glowing with honeymoon joy. Far away from New

The company is running smoothly. Nothing here requires your

in fifteen-year-old corporate records

going?" Camille asked,

least, wasn't a lie. "Don't worry about me.

to

glass like an accusation she

above board, maintained proper documentation, followed all regulations. But the targeted nature of this breach suggested someone

almost worse than

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floors below Victoria's office, Jason Chen sat at his computer, fingers flying across the keyboard. The security breach had been sophisticated but not untraceable. Each digital footprint led to another, forming

IP addresses. Duration of system connection. Seemingly

his door broke his

his usually impeccable

concrete yet," Jason replied, gesturing at his screen. "The access came through multiple points, bouncing through different servers.

theories

a financial analyst looking

closing the door

having old business matters suddenly scrutinized

what they're looking for,"

fingers paused on the keyboard. "That's what makes this concerning. The searches

until you can

to say. The digital trail keeps going cold. Whoever is behind this knows what

his technical skills as much as his loyalty to the company. He understood the importance of protecting Kane Industries from

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Greene had returned with an

yet," he reported, standing before Victoria's desk. "Jason says the digital trail is sophisticated,

of people with possible interest in our