David clenched his fists, taking a moment to collect his thoughts as he stared at the flash drive resting on the table like a ticking time bomb. Angela’s presence was electric, full of fury and determination, and for a fleeting moment, he felt the weight of the years they had spent building the company together. But the shadow of Faith, with her big ideas and even bigger ambitions, loomed overhead, complicating everything.

“Mother, this isn’t just about you and your fears. This ...