Luke's phone vibrated, disrupting the intense discussion with his business partners. He ignored it, focusing on the deal at hand. But the phone persisted, ringing again mere seconds later. This time, Luke excused himself, his expression apologetic.

"Gentlemen, please, forgive me. I need to take this."

He stepped away, answering the call with a curt "Luke Richardson speaking."

Stanley's voice was tight with urgency. "Luke, it's Stanley. We have a problem."

Luke's brow ...