Max stood taller, his presence filling the kitchen with an icy authority. "And prepare the media. Once we confirm her location, we're revealing to the entire world that she's alive. If we drag her out into the light, she can't hide in the shadows and play these games anymore. We're ending her."
Samuel's expression remained grim as he added the final piece of the puzzle. "One more thing. Mia and Malvin are moving. They're trying to reach your great uncle, hoping he'll speak on their behalf to force your hand and get those shares back."
"These damn people... they don't know when to stop," Max hissed, his jaw tightening so hard a muscle jumped in his cheek. The calm of the morning was shattered, replaced by the cold, familiar fire of a man surrounded by enemies. His hand clenched into a fist on the marble countertop.
Before the anger could boil over, Ruby moved. She reached out, her fingers soft and steady as she slipped her hand over his. The contact was an anchor.
