CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
Richard Halston stood inside his corner office overlooking Manhattan, a glass of untouched whiskey resting on the edge of his desk, his assistant stood several feet away, nervously clutching a tablet.
"The leak didn't work, sir."
"I can see that."
His voice was calm too calm, the assistant swallowed. "The board at Cole Enterprises hasn't asked Natalie Brooks to resign."
"And Damien Cole has increased security around her."
Richard slowly turned toward the window. He had expected Damien to protect the company but instead… Damien was protecting Natalie and that changed everything.
"Keep watching them."
"Yes, sir."
"And find out how much Damien knows."
The assistant nodded and hurried out of the office.bRichard remained where he was watching the city below, a slow s
