Chapter 169

Evelina

The ride to Sterling Global was tense but quick. Alaric drove with focused precision, occasionally checking his phone at red lights. We arrived at 7:45 AM, pulling into his reserved parking spot.

"Take notes on everything. We'll need a complete record of this meeting," Alaric instructed as we entered the building.

"Of course, Mr. Sterling."

The executive floor was buzzing with activity