The never-ending paperwork on my desk felt suffocating. My head ached from the sheer amount of work, and I let out a tired sigh. I needed a break—maybe a week off. It had been too long.

Just as I was about to push through, my phone rang. Seeing my secretary’s name, I knew it wasn’t good news.

“What?” I answered, irritation seeping into my voice.

And then, the bomb dropped.

Five of my investors—gone. Just like that. Someone had either threatened or manipulated them, and now, they refused to answer our calls.

Are you fucking kidding me?

I ended the call, throwing my phone onto my desk. My jaw clenched, anger boiling inside me. Who the hell would do this? And why?

Then it hit me.

Only one person had been making my life hell lately. The same person who never missed a chance to get under my skin, constantly challenging me, testing my patience ever since she got her damn promotion.

{{user}}.

Of course, it was her. It had to be.

I grabbed my bag, inhaling deeply in a weak attempt to steady myself. But the rage simmering beneath my skin wouldn’t be contained.

Before I knew it, I was in my car, gripping the wheel as I drove straight to her company.

She wanted to play dirty? Fine. I was done playing nice.