Even from behind the scenes, she was still driving a wedge between them. Sophie’s grip tightened around her phone. A flash of resentment crossed her eyes. Just wait. Once Marcus and I are finally together… I’ll make you repay every bit of this. The following morning, Caldwell Group headquarters operated with its usual flawless precision. Damien had just wrapped up a multinational strategy meeting. It had concluded nearly thirty minutes ahead of schedule, leaving him with an unusually rare stretch of free time before lunch. As he stepped out of the conference room, Kade approached immediately, tablet in hand. “Mr. Caldwell.” He began outlining the remainder of the day’s schedule. International negotiations. Board consultations. Contract signings. Private dinners. Strategic p

