53. The Silence That Terrifies Me
Caspian
The deal finally closes just before noon and I hate that I didn't get to spend the night with Asena but it's all settled now. It was all worth it because it's all for her.
I stare at the signed contracts spread across the conference table while the two shareholders reluctantly shake my hand. Money changes people but fear changes them even faster.
It took weeks of negotiations and a mountain of evidence but none of it worked. But just enough pressure reminding them that betting against me is a poor business decision made them yield. Now the final shares are mine or rather, ours.
Alessandro loses another piece of his empire today. I should feel satisfied but instead, I feel exhausted.
I loosen my tie as I leave the building, rolling my shoulde
