Israel turned to Sellers. "How long until Aurora's injuries heal?"

Sellers replied, "Big brother said two weeks should be enough."

Israel and Coleman both visibly relaxed at this.

But Aurora shook her head. "That won't work."

Everyone looked at her.

Her face was still pale, but her eyes were set with determination.

"I'm starting work at The Williams Group next week. I don't want my injury to make me miss a single day."

Leonard frowned. "It's just a job, Aurora. One more week won't make a difference. If you're worried about proving yourself, I can line up a few more contracts for you."

Sellers chimed in, unwilling to back down. "Aurora, just focus on getting better. Connections and resources aren't a problem—I'll take care of it."

Israel and Coleman nodded in agreement. Whatever Sellers and Leonard could offer, they could match.

But Aurora shook her head again. "No. I want to do this on my own."

They were about to argue further, but Aurora changed the subject.

She looked at Leonard. "Leonard, I heard Simone was kidnapped. Have you found her yet?"

darkened as he remembered. He answered hoarsely,


said softly, "I'm fine now. You don't need to stay here

hesitated, then nodded. "Alright. I'll come see

and the presence of a group of men hovering by her bedside hardly helped. When Queenie returned,

***

barely caused

the Williams family was little more than a polite pretense these days-neither side willing to tear down

Williams Group. The

in-depth review of all the projects the Group

a powerhouse, built on a

year after Skyler disappeared had been the

Group had nearly been lost to hostile takeovers

hoping to snatch up The

was just


Factions formed within the

vying for power. Skyler's brothers and even distant cousins tried to grab

piece

piece of the

pie

s

SUM

imagine how her

was off taking Keen to the estate's shooting range

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