Lucas Reyes had always been a man who thrived under pressure.
He had built his empire from the ground up, outmaneuvered ruthless businessmen, and destroyed anyone who dared to stand in his way.
But this?
This was personal.
He stood in the marble lobby of Reyes Innovations, his body coiled with restrained fury as two corporate investigators walked past him, carrying confidential files from his company’s financial department.
His own company.
His own empire.
And Vincent Calloway was trying to tear it all down.
The moment he locked eyes with Isla through the glass doors, he knew—
She already knew what was happening.
She rushed toward him, her heels clicking against the floor, her expression unreadable but her eyes burning with determination.
Lucas exhaled slowly.
He had told her n
