Chapter 188

Victoria Kane stood at her office window, watching rain stream down the glass in crooked rivers. The sky hung heavy and dark over Manhattan, matching her mood. While Camille and Alexander continued their extended honeymoon in Italy, basking in Mediterranean sun and newlywed joy, Victoria faced a concerning situation alone.

Behind her, Jason Chen, head of Kane Industries security, waited silently. His reflection in the window looked as grim as she felt. On her desk lay an open folder, the reason for this unscheduled meeting, the reason for the sudden tightness in her chest.

“When did this start?” Victoria asked, not turning from the window.

“First breach was detected nine days ago,” Jason replied. “Initially appeared random. Pattern only became clear yesterday when we ran a full system audit.”

Victoria traced a raindrop’s path down the glass with her finger. “And you’re certain about the focus?”

“Yes. The searches were methodical. Starting with general c