The shockwave began to deploy its ripples around Daniel. One of the company's most important partners decided to withdraw, and with him, his shares, which caused at least four other minor partners to do the same. The meeting was getting hotter and hotter in the boardroom. Daniel endured the complaints of the board members with an iron attitude and in silence. Beverly watched him out of the corner of her eye and knew what he was thinking: if it were up to him, the whole company could burn down. Harry also looked at him; he watched how he endured the anger of the rest of those present without flinching. Not a single one of them remained silent, everyone had something to say. Leonard Reed had given the order from the shadows, tightened a few loose screws, and threatened right and l

