Evelyn didn't speak for nearly a minute after reading the leaked acquisition document.
The room remained silent except for the faint hum of the city beyond the glass windows.
Her eyes stayed fixed on Adrian's electronic signature.
It was authentic.
There was no mistake.
She slowly placed the tablet back on Damien's desk.
"I thought the marriage failed because he stopped loving me."
Damien watched her quietly.
"And now?"
She smiled without humor.
"Now I don't know if he ever separated business from our marriage."
Damien folded his hands.
"Don't jump to conclusions."
She looked at him.
"Even if they're true?"
"Especially then."
He stood and walked toward the window.
"Emotion makes people predictable."
"And predictable people lose."
Evelyn nodded slowly.
"I've spent seven
