CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Victoria Cole did not sleep well that night, not because of Natalie Brooks but because of Damien. The distinction mattered. For years, her son had been predictable, controlled, disciplined, and untouchable.
Women came and went, some were beautiful, some were influential, some were from families Victoria personally approved of, but none lasted, none mattered. Damien never gave them the opportunity to matter, then Natalie Brooks appeared, and suddenly, her son was arguing with board members, defending an employee, risking company reputation, and ignoring family advice.
Victoria didn't like coincidences, and she certainly didn't like this one. By sunrise, she had already made a decision. If Natalie Brooks wanted a place in Damien's life… Victoria intended to find out exact
