Chapter 42: There's Always A Bigger Fish

As the iron-willed head of the Mendes family, Denise held absolute sway. One stamp of her heel, and the entire Junbert business world trembled. Yet in that moment, someone dared to publicly challenge her decision. Whoosh! All eyes swung to a single point. A man in his thirties, glasses gleaming, neat as a pin, walked in with steady, self-assured strides. The invisible force of his presence parted the crowd as he approached Denise directly. He lifted his chin, pride hardening his features, and...