Chapter 38
The Hawkins family conference room had devolved into barely controlled chaos in the hour since Rhys Larsen had walked out with Ravyn. Garret paced by the windows, his face mottled with fury, while Eleanor sat rigidly in her chair, her hands clenched so tightly her knuckles had gone white. Nathan and Jeremy stood near the door, their expressions cycling between anger and humiliation, occasionally muttering to each other about legal options and business retaliation.
And through it all, Aspen watched with carefully concealed satisfaction.
This was perfect. Better than perfect. Rhys Larsen had just handed her exactly what she needed—a public humiliation of the Hawkins family that would justify any action they took against Ravyn. A scene witnessed by multiple executives and securi
