Victor stood outside the ballistic enclosure, peering through the dense glass at Dominic, who was shielding Avery with uncompromising finality.
"Kessler, you honestly think I didn't know your people were cutting the signal outside? You wanted to use the Thornes to break me? A calculated gamble, I'll admit." He stepped closer to the control console, his hand brushing over a concealed camera pulsing with a dull red light. Behind his lenses, his dark eyes gleamed with pure malice. "Unfortunately, you severely overestimated the rules of engagement tonight."
Victor's voice cut through the intercom speakers, echoing artificially within the stagnant chamber.
"Since I had the audacity to let you step through my doors, I never intended to debate basic shares or real estate. Tonight's trap is a o
