Damien's hand shook as he opened the laptop.
Emma sat next to him but not touching. She could feel the energy coming off him—something coiled and dangerous.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" she asked.
He didn't answer. Just clicked play.
The static filled the study first. Then Katherine's voice came through, sharp and angry.
"I know what you did. I know about the money. I know about the endorsements. And I'm going to tell him."
Damien's entire body went rigid.
A man's voice responded. Calm. Controlled.
"You'll do no such thing."
Damien made a sound. Not quite a word. Something between a breath and a cry.
"That's him," he whispered. "Jesus. That's Richard."
Emma wanted to reach for him but something told her not to.
Katherine's voice came again, more panicked now.
"He deserv
