The private jet touched down at five in the morning. Japan had drained every bit of his energy. Three straight days of meetings, contract signings, and toppling competitors. Tanaka had even lost his position, just as Nathan planned.

Jack was already waiting at the airport.

“Here,” Nathan said, handing him his phone. “Battery died mid-flight.”

Jack plugged it into the charger as soon as they got in the car. Nathan sank into the back seat and shut his eyes. Sleeping on the plane ...