Her Only Lifeline

When Dominic got back to his office, his face had darkened.

Valerie's words from earlier in the meeting still echoed in his mind, growing louder and more bitter with every second that passed.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.

'How did things end up like this?' Dominic wondered.

Chloe could tell something was off. The air around Dominic was thick with tension, and her stomach twi