The morning became heavy and quiet.
Celeste stood within the center of the living room, staring at the news on the flat screen. The red headline made her heart drop:
"Viper Gains Full Control of Sinclair Global."
Her fingers curled into fists. She turned the volume down. Her mind raced. Everything was moving too fast.
Behind her, Damien walked in. He wore a darkish fit, his tie a little crooked. His face appeared hard and worn-out.
"They took it," she said without turning.
"I know," Damien replied. His voice was calm but cold. "There’s a board meeting this morning. They think they’ve won."
Celeste finally turned to him. "Then let’s show up."
Damien raised an eyebrow. "You need to come with me?"
"Sure," she stated, severely. "This matters to me too."
He looked at her for a moment.
