Chapter 149

Having lived with the Johnstons for years, I knew Matthew inside out.

He was the kind of guy who kept business and personal stuff totally separate. If Jace messed up, Matthew wouldn't hesitate to come down on him—just like he would with anyone else.

But thinking about the reports I'd just gotten—Jace was still out there, aggressively poaching clients, hell-bent on taking down my company—I couldn't help but say, "Looks like your dad's warning didn't really do much."

Wayne picked up on the seriousness in my tone. "Jace hasn't stopped?"

"No," I said, my voice shaking a bit. "It's like he's trying to destroy my company in one hit."

I couldn't hide the anger in my voice.

The fact that my involvement was putting the company at risk, even losing clients—it was really weighing on me.

"This is beyond reckless. I'll talk to my dad," Wayne said, his own frustration creeping in.

"Let me handle it," I offered. "I was already planning to visit your dad today, with a birthday gift in hand. I