FROM ASHES TO GOLD

and forth on the penthouse balcony. The occurrences from that night were constantly on his mind, each moment fueling his anger. He had

ression on her face. She held a wine glass in her shaking hands, but she hadn't drunk fro

intense stare fixing on Isabella. "

yet lacking confidence, "I've s

ning not to lie. The sound echoed, making her flinch. "That

ling to the surface. "Do you think I wanted this to happen? Do

epped closer, his towering presence casting a shadow over he

t you, Alexander?" Do you think, I am unaware of the secrets you ar

is teeth. "This is

believe that you prioritize your r

ainly, a flimsy strand teete

ck at the door interrupted them. Alexander frowned.

ervously with a small package. "This is for Mr. St

ut the door. He turned it over in his hands, insp

abella asked, he

side were a single photograph and a note. The photo showed Isabella and Gre

"The truth al

les turning white. He turned the photo toward Isab

rned pale. "That is not

" Alexander demanded, his

tammered. "Greg and I... W

nd threats," Alex

ce cracking. "I have no idea

nflict brewing within him. He had constructed his empire without relying on anyone, an

pting his train of thought.

on't forget, every empire has a weak link

with. Clara was circling like a vulture, waiting for him to stumble. He couldn't affor

race. She leaned against the door, attempting to regain her breath. The p

oding her mind. Even after their difficult separation, she was

lly. Greg had a partner assisting him. Another individual was cont

the night, Alexander stayed

aintained this empire, now, he sensed i

red information on the source of the threa

sion. He took hold of his phone and called a

ated, 'It's Steele.'" "I need a

er end chuckled. "Yo

idea," Alex

d all the at