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?"

as he remembered. He answered hoarsely, "We're still


don't need to stay here with me-Simone needs

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

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

***

caused

than a polite pretense these days-neither side willing to tear down the facade just

wanted control of The Williams Group. The Williams

Stella began an in-depth review of

a powerhouse, built on a foundation of wealth and

that the first year after Skyler disappeared had been the company's darkest

had nearly been

things remained precarious. Rivals circled like sharks, hoping

strife was


Factions formed within the

for power. Skyler's brothers and even distant cousins

piece

piece of the

pie

s

SUM

her mother, Nora, had survived it

over files. Joshua was off

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