SELENE’s POV
By the next morning, the entire city was already talking. Riverton Maritime officially signed with Arden Corporation at exactly nine o’clock, and Laurent Group stock dropped before noon.
I stood inside the executive boardroom of Arden Corporation watching the news play across the massive screen while investors congratulated me, comments flying from different parts of the table
“Arden Corporation continues aggressive expansion.”
“Laurent Group expected to suffer major international shipping setbacks.”
“Selene Arden gains control over another major market structure.”
I took a slow sip of coffee without reacting. Around me, executives exchanged impressed looks while assistants moved quietly around the room passing reports and updated projections.
“Laurent Group shares al
