Chapter 365

Alexander

5 Years Later

I stood in the conference room, watching as the last board member filed out. The acquisition of Oakridge Holdings had been contentious, but I’d managed to secure the votes I needed. Another win for Knight Industries.

“Excellent work, Mr. Knight,” said our CFO, pausing at the door. “We’ll finalize the paperwork by the end of the week.”

“Make it tomorrow,” I replied, gathering my notes. “I want this locked down before their shareholders get cold feet.”

He hesitated, then nodded. “Of course, sir.”

The room emptied, leaving me alone with the smell of coffee and expensive cologne. I checked my watch: 2:17 PM. I’d been in meetings since 7 AM, barely stopping for lunch.

My phone vibrated in my pocket. Katherine. Again.

I silenced it without looking at the screen and headed back to my office. She’d called three times this morning, each time more persistent than the last. Whatever she wanted would have to wait.