One whole day had passed.

Had Rebecca really not seen the interview he gave the reporters?

No reaction. Not a word.

Zachary sat in silence, his jaw clenched.

“Mr. Adams,” Eddie called softly.

Zachary looked up. “What?”

His tone was sharper than intended. Eddie hesitated—he knew Zachary’s frustration wasn’t really about him. It was about Victor.

“I just mean... winning Ms. Harper back ...