Chapter 19

Chapter 19 The security guard's words hit Marcus like a slap to the face. He didn't have the required assets to enter the VIP floor. Sterling Industries was crumbling, and everyone in Chicago's elite circles knew it. Marcus clenched his jaw, his pride burning in his throat. He wanted to argue, to force his way through, but the guard's expression remained polite yet firm. "I'm sorry, sir. Those are the rules." The elevator doors slid shut, and Marcus watched helplessly as Celeste disappeared...