Chapter 9

The systematic dismantling of Damien Sterling’s fashion empire did not happen with a loud explosion. It happened with a hundred silent, lethal cuts.

For the next four days, Clara operated out of the executive suite at Aris Global headquarters. She sat behind a sleek glass desk, her post

Chapter 10

The penthouse apartment Damien Sterling had purchased at the height of his fame was a monument to his ego. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked the glittering skyline, white marble floors stretched endlessly, and mirrored walls reflected his supposed brilliance from every angle.

Tonight

Chapter 11

The main boardroom of the Vance Luxury Syndicate was designed to intimidate. Paneled in dark, rich mahogany and dominated by a forty-foot table carved from a single slab of black marble, it was a room where empires were bought, sold, and dismantled.

When Clara pushed through the double