Chapter XIX: The Boardroom And Doubts

DAMON’S POV

The following morning found Damon seated at the head of the conference table in the sleek, modern boardroom of Il Cielo, his multinational corporation. His usually composed demeanor was marred by a furrowed brow and tense shoulders, the events of the previous night still weighing heavily on his mind.

Around him, the atmosphere crackled with tension as his top executives and business partners gathered for the meeting. They exchanged polite nods and strained smiles, but Damon could sense the underlying currents of conflict simmering just beneath the surface.

As the meeting progressed, Damon's stress levels soared with each passing minute. His business partners, renowned for their cutthroat tactics and ruthless ambition, were at odds over a crucial decision that could make or break Il Cielo's future.

Damon listened in silence as they argued back and forth, their voices rising in intensity with each exchange. He felt a familiar sense of dread creeping over him, the weight o