Nathaniel’s phone started ringing.
The sharp vibration cut through the quiet room.
For a second, he didn’t move.
Evelyn was still close to him, her fingers lightly resting on his arm. The warmth of her presence hadn’t faded yet.
But the phone kept ringing.
Relentless.
He glanced at the screen.
Kade.
Nathaniel’s expression shifted slightly. The softness in his eyes faded, replaced by something colder… sharper.
He stepped away and answered the call.
“Kade.”
“My lord.” Kade’s voice came through immediately, steady but carrying a hint of excitement. “Everything is settled.”
Nathaniel leaned against the wall, his gaze lowering.
“Say it clearly.”
“The Grayson empire,” Kade said. “Every asset—companies, properties, offshore accounts—we’ve broken it down and converted everything. Cle
