Chapter 176. Codza Company

“Hello, ma’am.”

“Yes, Kazim? Are you in yet?” I asked.

The reason I’d demanded the passcode was simple: Derek would never give up Codza willingly, and now was the worst possible time for legal battles. And someone like Derek didn’t fight legally anyway. I wasn’t doing anything that would make him realize it was me—and then come after my son. Working from the background was the safest path.

When I explained the plan to Jared and Uncle Pete, they both agreed it was the smartest option.

“No, ma’am. The passcode is incorrect. I’ve tried twice. Nothing. I didn’t want to risk a third time,” he said.

“What?” My vision went hot. Red. “Are you sure?”

“Yes. It’s wrong.”

“I’ll call you back.” I hung up, fury rising like smoke in my lungs. “That bit