POV: Sloane
Victor calls me early in the morning. His tone is smooth, and his words come dressed in promises. He talks about comfort, stability, and a future where Daisy never lacks anything. I listen, silent, because I’ve learned that silence gives power. He offers to put everything in Daisy’s name if I agree to be his partner. My heart feels tight, but my mind stays calm.
He says I should stop working so hard and let him take care of things. He says it as if my effort is a burden, as if ambition doesn’t belong to women. I grip the edge of my desk, forcing my voice to stay steady. I tell him I’ll think about it, though my answer is already clear in my head. I can’t let another man decide my life.
When I end the call, my phone buzzes again. Gabriel’s name flashes on the screen. His voi
