I shut my eyes. My mother had barely passed when I married Sebastian. The company she built—her life’s work—was the last thing she entrusted to me. I handed it over to a stranger disguised as my savior. My father warned me, argued with me… then eventually cut ties with me for my decision.
“Then I just need to review the company,” I murmured. “See what damage has been done.”
Logan stayed silent. He didn’t need to say anything.
Two days later, I walked into the office expecting clarity.
Instead, I found ruin.
“Miss Isabella,” my finance manager stuttered as soon as I entered. “I… I’m sorry, but we’re bleeding money. Mr. Royce approved multiple transfers without authorization. And several investors he introduced… they’re not real.”
My knees gave out.
Logan caught me before I collapsed completely. My chest tightened, and breathing felt impossible.
The company my mother built with her youth and sacrifice… was being emptied from the inside.
By the man I loved.
No. The man I thought I loved.
“Call the board,” I managed, my voice unsteady.
When everyone gathered, I forced myself to stand tall.