Rachael sighed, the tension returning to her shoulders as she ran a hand through her hair. “I ran into Victor at the company where I went to sign that deal. I wasn’t expecting it. One minute, I’m going over the contract, and then boom, there he is—standing in the doorway like nothing’s changed.” Chloe's eyes widened in disbelief before narrowing with anger. "That son of a b***h!" she spat, slamming her hand on the table. "I *knew* it! Ever since that day in the park, I had this feeling he’d find a way to slither back into your life. That insignificant fool!" Chloe slammed her glass down onto the table with a force that made the ice clink against the sides, her eyes blazing with fury. “Victor is a coward, Rachael! A spineless, selfish, good-for-nothing piece of trash who can’t stand th