Ryan’s POV
I stormed out of the company building, still seething from my confrontation with Scarlet. My head pounded with frustration, and my heart felt heavy. Why does she keep making things harder?
But I had more pressing issues to handle. The company’s finances were in shambles, and I was running out of options.
I jammed my hands into my pockets, stepping onto the busy street. I have to fix this before the board members notice something’s wrong. If they caught wind of our debts, they’d kick us out in a heartbeat.
My phone buzzed, reminding me of my next appointment. I hailed a cab and slid inside, barking out the address to the driver.
Moments later, I arrived at a sleek office building, the sun glaring off mirrored windows. I took a deep breath and walked in, trying to project con
