Leo stared at her.
A cold weight sank in his gut.
"What happened?"
His assistant’s face was pale, her breath shallow. She swallowed hard, eyes wide with panic.
"It’s already hit the media."
She turned the tablet toward him—
And there it was.
---
Business News
“We’re tracking a major development in the stock market today. Van Driscoll Global shares have taken a dramatic hit—dropping by 20% overnight. Experts warn that the fall might continue if no immediate recovery plan is made…”
---
Leo froze. His mouth hung open. His heart dropped.
"What? Why?" His voice cracked with disbelief.
"The news outlets are running wild. Investors are panicking because there’s no chairman, no clarity. And—” she hesitated, “—a rumor just broke. Apparently someone leaked that you might be selling… to
