Chapter 175

Slade's POV

The reports slapped my face like a hurricane.

“Hosting a gala?!”

I slammed the file shut, the sound echoing sharply in my empty office. I couldn't believe my ears. Jessy, on the other end of the line, sounded harried but triumphant.

"Yes, Slade! A gala! Tonight! It's massive, Allison's presentation was brilliant, and they're launching the new line—"

"Does she realise the risk she's taking?" I cut her off, my voice rough. "She's practically painting a target ...