The Breaking Point

~DONOVAN’S POV~

I was reviewing quarterly reports when my phone rang. Beatrice's name flashed on the screen, and after three weeks of avoiding her calls, I finally picked up.

"Donovan, I'm so sorry. This is all my fault…."

"Beatrice, what are you…."

"I should never have let her go. I thought Aunt Miriam's offer was genuine, but I was so wrong…."

My blood went cold. "Let who go? What offer?"

"Valer