Rowan's phone buzzed with an urgent meeting summons. He had heard about Liora's secret scheming these past days, and the thought of her in danger made him want to cancel the meeting. But before he could protest, Liora had already packed his suitcase, shoved his briefcase into his hands, and practically pushed him out the door for his flight. Defeated by her determination, Rowan boarded the plane to America. As the aircraft pierced through the clouds, Liora released a long-held breath. The storm was coming, and she would be damned if she let Rowan get caught in the crossfire. This was her fight to finish. Like a general donning armor for battle, Liora slipped into her custom designer gown and marched toward the venue with two hulking bodyguards. Lila was already lying in wait at the en

