What Byron had not told anybody was that he had received a direct message from Christine. It came from a phone number he didn't recognize, probably so no one could trace it back to her. It said:

This was just part one of Pollock's offensive against you. Part two is coming, and sadly we might have to destroy your girlfriend's company along with yours. Of course, if you cooperate with me, part two won't be necessary... Your choice.

C

For a few days, Byron ...