Hailey’s Dad’s POV
The moment the numbers appeared on my screen, rage consumed me. I slammed my fists into the wall, the vibrations rattling the frames hanging beside it. “Useless!” I shouted, my voice carrying sharply through the office. “How could this happen? How did you let this happen?”
My assistant flinched at the sound, eyes wide, like he had seen a storm approaching. I didn’t care. “We invested in a company that doesn’t even exist. Every cent, gone. Reputation, ruined. And you didn’t bother to verify the CEO?”
“I… I’m sorry, sir. The documents seemed legitimate—”
“Seemed legitimate?” I took a step forward, my chest tight with fury. “I pay you to think, not to guess. I pay you to ensure everything is secure. Do you understand?”
“Yes, sir,” he stammered, backing away slightly. “
