Ten minutes later, Theo stormed out of the study, furious.

Upon reaching the door, Pedro's voice turned cold behind him. "Remember everything I told you. Follow my instructions to the letter. Anything you say that contributes to the fall of the Wilkie Group, I will disown you."

Theo gritted his teeth; his voice was taut. "I understand, Grandpa."

Not another word was said as he left the house and climbed into his car. Anger brewed just below the surface as his fists clenched into the leather-wrapped steering wheel.

"Lyon." The name escaped through gritted teeth; his bloodshot eyes were burning with fury.

He was unable to fathom how Lyon had...