The day Victor was released on bail, the whole event was broadcast live to every corner of the internet. I sat at home, pulled out my phone, and watched as he stepped through the gates of the detention center. He'd lost a ton of weight, and dark stubble was sprouting along his jawline. His face was still as handsome as ever, though. But the usual spark in his eyes had been snuffed out entirely. Reporters swarmed him instantly, shoving microphones right in his face, barking questions at him rapid-fire, like a round of machine-gun fire. "Mr. Cross, do you have any comments on the Titan Global Group case?" "Are you pleading guilty to the bribery charges?" "Ms. Grace Woods previously accused you of cheating on her with your adopted sister. Is that true?" He stopped short in the middle o

