The room went completely silent as the secretary's frantic words hung in the heavy air.

Mr. Sterling let out a loud, nasty laugh, crossing his arms over his chest as he looked at Julian with pure gloating joy. "Did you hear that, Julian? The real master of Vance Global is back to clean up your mess!"

Julian did not say a single word. His face turned as cold as ice, his dark eyes fixed on the office door. He gently pushed Evelyn behind his broad back, his large hand gripping hers tightly.

Suddenly, heavy footsteps echoed down the grand marble hallway outside. The sound grew louder and louder until two...