The protocol status changed to ACTIVE. The analysts’ tablets updated at the same time, and Arthur’s team began working.
Julian took a step back and looked around for support. The people who had praised his ten-billion-dollar deal minutes earlier now avoided his eyes.
“No. This is a joke.” He shook his head harder. “Some sick joke.”
Then he came toward me. Arthur’s analysts shifted into his path, and Julian stopped short of them.
“This is revenge!” Julian shouted. “You’re destroying my company because I chose Chloe. You couldn’t stand seeing me happy with someone else.”
He pointed from Chloe to me, forcing a ten-billion-dollar liquidation into the shape of a lovers’ quarrel.
I handed the tablet to Arthur and stepped closer. Julian wore the same expensive cologne he had used throughout
