Chapter 20. Uncanny Resemblance

Alexander’s POV

Susan knocked softly before entering, the sound barely registering over the storm of thoughts swirling in my head. 

I didn’t even look up when she stepped into my office, too focused on the spreadsheet and projections that weren’t making any sense. 

But I knew. I knew the moment she came in that something was wrong. 

“Sir,” she began, her voice hesitant, as if she could sense the weight of what’s coming next. She places a thick report in front of me, her hand trembling slightly. “The investors… they’ve decided to completely back out.” 

My jaw clenched instinctively, the muscles in my face tightening as I finally looked up. “Why?” The question came out harsher than I intended, but I didn't care. 

She swallowed ha