Ryan’s POV
I'd never imagined Kane would be this bold. Sitting at my desk reviewing the reports Simon had just delivered, I could feel my jaw clenching tighter with each page I turned. That bastard was actually using his Blackwood Group shares to broker deals with the Vergara family.
If any of these half-baked schemes failed—which they inevitably would with Kane's track record—it wouldn't just be his reputation on the line. The entire Blackwood Group could face serious blowback.
I caught Simon nervously glancing at me, clearly gauging my darkening mood.
"Contact Lucian," I said, keeping my voice deliberately controlled. "I need a private meeting. Tonight."
"Right away, Mr. Blackwood," Simon nodded, quickly stepping out.
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By evening, Lucian and I sat in a private t
