SHE SIGNED THE DIVORCE WITHOUT A WORD—THEN ARRIVED BY BILLIONAIRE JET AND DESTROYED THEIR EMPIRE

Waiting.

“Section twelve,” she said finally. “Hayes Industries borrowed against future revenue from the merged company. If Sterling backs out, the loans come due immediately. They don’t have the liquidity.”

“What else?”

“Perception. Preston staked his reputation on this deal. If it fails publicly, no one trusts him with investments again. The company continue reading …