“It can’t go on like this…” Adrian sat in his study, the desk lamp casting sharp shadows across his tense face. Papers were scattered everywhere, his laptop glowing with unfinished data. Ever since Deviana had stormed out of the house in fury, his mind had been in turmoil. Her words kept echoing in his head: If I find out you’ve hurt him even the slightest… you’ll lose me forever.

Adrian clenched his fist. If I don’t show her who Arga really is, Deviana will fall straight into his trap. He pressed a button on his phone.

“Rey, I need you right now. Dig up everything on Arga. Business history, personal...