Chapter 2 – The First Call
Chapter 2 – The First Call
No one in the ballroom understood what had just happened.
Vanessa folded her arms with a satisfied smile.
"Evelyn has always enjoyed dramatic exits."
Several guests laughed politely.
Arthur Bennett didn't.
He lowered his phone after ending the call.
"It's done."
Adrian looked from Arthur to Evelyn.
"What exactly is done?"
Evelyn adjusted the cuff of her navy evening gown.
"The ownership review."
He laughed.
"You don't own anything I care about."
She met his eyes.
"No."
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"I simply own the companies that financed everything you think you own."
The room grew noticeably quieter.
