Five Years Without Her

Declan

5 Years Later

I stood in the conference room, watching as the last board member filed out. The acquisition of Pinecrest Holdings had been contentious, but I'd managed to secure the votes I needed. Another win for Pierce Industries.

"Excellent work, Mr. Pierce," said our CFO, pausing at the door. "We'll finalize the paperwork by the end of the week."

"Make it tomorrow," I replied, gathering