Cole's POV.

I sat at the head of the massive conference table in one of Hart Enterprise’s top floors, my fingers tapping lightly against the polished surface. The room was filled with executives, analysts, and my own team from Greyson Corps, all engaged in the discussion about the latest stock performance. The numbers on the screen were clear…profits were rising, our partnership was thriving, and every projection pointed to further success.

But despite all that, Richard Hart was still determined to burn it all down.

I leaned back in my chair, arms folded, as one of the financial strategists finished his presentation. The others nodded in agreement, throwing in additional...