Chapter 16. Victory

Travis leaned back in his high-backed leather chair, a slight smirk playing on his lips as one of his subordinates handed him the folder. The crisp sound of the paper seemed to echo in his spacious office, a stark contrast to the stillness that surrounded him.

“Is this what I think it is?” Travis asked, thumbing through the documents with a practiced nonchalance.

“Confirmed. Blake Ward’s deal for the Oakwood Estate fell through. He’s out of the game,” replied his subordinate, a tinge of victory in his tone.

“Perfect timing,” Travis murmured, his blue eyes glinting with an unusual gleam. He reached for his phone and dialed Camila’s number, anticipation threading through his veins.

“Camila Martinez speaking, master designer and conqueror of open calls. How can I help you on this fine evening?” came the assertive, familiar voice on the other end after two rings.

“Camila, it’s Travis Turner. You’ll want to hear this,” he said, leaning forward, elbows restin