Chapter 67: Descent into Darkness
(Third Person POV)
Chloe Sterling stood on the balcony of her penthouse, the phone pressed tight against her ear. Her knuckles were white.
"I need to speak to Arthur," she demanded, her voice trembling with suppressed rage.
"Mr. Thorne is currently unavailable, Miss Sterling," the assistant's voice was cool, detached, a robotic gatekeeper.
"Tell him Chloe is calling," she hissed. "He knows better than to ignore me."
"Mr. Thorne gave specific instructions. He is not to be disturbed. Please do not call again."
The line went dead.
Chloe stared at the screen, disbelief washing over her. For years, Arthur Thorne had been her safety net. The old man was ruthless to everyone else, but he had always looked at her with a soft, melancholic gaze, seei
