CHRISTIAN POV
Sir, you have a call,” Daniel said as we walked through the building, his tone cautious,like he already knew I wasn’t in the mood.
“And who is it?” I asked, not bothering to hide my irritation. My patience was already hanging by a thread.
“It’s Sam.”
My steps faltered for the briefest second. Of all people.
“Give me the phone.”
Daniel handed it over without a word. I pressed it to my ear.
“I assume you have what I asked for,” I said, keeping my voice flat. No pleasantries. No wasted seconds. The last thing I wanted was to feel even an ounce of uncertainty right now.
“Yes, I do,” he replied. “But… on one condition.”
Of course. That smug bastard. He thinks he can outplay me.
I let out a low, humorless laugh. “You must be more naive than I thought if you believe I’m
