Sarah’s POV
The tension in the room is suffocating. I sit at the long mahogany table, my palms sweating, eyes darting around at the board members. There’s a sense of unease that I can’t shake. Viktor’s earlier warning, the strange text I received, all of it my intuition was right. Something’s off.
I feel Xavier’s presence beside me. He’s calm, composed, his strong shoulders giving me the courage I need to sit up straight. His hands are clasped tightly in front of him, but I know this is a power play one that could change everything.
Viktor stands at the head of the room, a smug smile playing on his lips. He presents a stack of documents to the board, his voice smooth as silk. Ladies and gentlemen, Viktor says, his gaze never leaving me, the evidence is clear. It appears Sarah has been e
