Chapter 247

Ryan’s POV I'd never imagined Kane would be this bold. Sitting at my desk reviewing the reports Simon had just delivered, I could feel my jaw clenching tighter with each page I turned. That bastard was actually using his Blackwood Group shares to broker deals with the Vergara family. If any of these half-baked schemes failed—which they inevitably would with Kane's track record—it wouldn't just be his reputation on the line. The entire Blackwood Group could face serious blowback. I caught Simon nervously glancing at me, clearly gauging my darkening mood. "Contact Lucian," I said, keeping my voice deliberately controlled. "I need a private meeting. Tonight." "Right away, Mr. Blackwood," Simon nodded, quickly stepping out. --- By evening, Lucian and I sat in a private tea room downtown. Lucian poured himself some tea with practiced elegance before finally breaking the silence. "So, Mr. Blackwood," he said, his voice casual but eyes watchful, "what's so urgent you needed to meet in private