Rose’s POV

"It's Victor."

A wave of relief came over me, but it didn't last long. Victor wouldn’t arrive unless it was something significant. I inhaled deeply and stood up, unlocking the door.

Victor entered, his typical composed attitude a bit unsettled. His face was inscrutable, yet there was a sharpness to his tone when he talked. “Have you received any calls from the board of directors?”

I scowled. “No, I just activated my phone.” I swiftly grabbed it and looked at ...