The Woman from the Past
308 Words
The next morning, Phoenix Group buzzed with activity as employees prepared for an important board meeting.
Daniel barely slept.
The mysterious photograph haunted his thoughts. It wasn't just an old memory—it was a warning.
Amina watched him quietly during breakfast.
"You've been distracted since last night," she said gently. "You know you can tell me anything."
Daniel forced a smile.
"I just have a lot on my mind. Don't worry."
Amina wasn't convinced, but she chose not to press him.
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At Phoenix Group headquarters, the board meeting began.
Daniel stood confidently at the head of the table, presenting the company's newest international expansion project.
Just as the directors were about to vote...
The conference room doors swung open.
Everyone turned.
A tall woman in a white suit walked in without asking permission.
The room fell silent.
Daniel froze.
"Victoria..." he whispered.
She smiled calmly.
"It's been a long time, Daniel."
The directors exchanged confused glances.
One of them stood.
"Excuse me, this is a private meeting."
Victoria placed a sleek folder on the table.
"I know. That's why I'm here."
She pushed the folder toward Daniel.
"Read page three."
Daniel opened it.
His expression changed instantly.
Inside was proof that an unknown investor had quietly purchased nearly twenty percent of Phoenix Group's shares.
The investor's representative...
Victoria Hart.
Gasps echoed around the room.
She folded her arms.
"Looks like we'll be working together."
Daniel looked at her steadily.
"What do you really want?"
Victoria's smile widened.
"I came back to finish what we started years ago."
Before Daniel could respond, his phone vibrated.
A new message appeared on the screen.
Protect Amina. She is the real target.
Daniel's heart skipped a beat.
He looked toward the glass wall overlooking the lobby.
Amina had just entered the building...
Completely unaware that someone was already watching her.
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