Chapter 18

Anna's POV

I sat in Victor's office, the tension palpable in the air. The room was filled with the low hum of whispered conversations and the clicking of keyboards as our team scrambled to gather information and devise a plan. We were facing a formidable adversary, a rival billionaire named Richard Donovan, who had set his sights on Victor's company, a force to be reckoned with.

Victor stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, his brow furrowed and his gaze fixed on the bustling city below. His strong presence radiated determination, but I could sense the weight of the world on his shoulders. I approached him, placing a comforting hand on his arm.

"Victor, we'll get through this," I assured him, my voice filled with conviction. "We've overcome countless challenges before, and this will be no different."

He turned to me, his eyes reflecting a mix of gratitude and concern. "I know, Anna. But this is different. Donovan is relentless, and he won't stop until he destroys everything I've built