Walter’s POV
The world respected power, and I had spent my entire life ensuring no one forgot mine.
The sprawling skyline outside my office window was a testament to everything I had built. Ryder Industries wasn’t just a company—it was an empire. One that required careful management, sharp decisions, and sometimes…removing obstacles.
And right now, Isabelle Everett was an obstacle.
She was a thorn in my son’s side, a threat to my company, and a distraction Damion couldn’t seem to let go of. Her return to the city had set off a chain of events I couldn’t ignore, and her resilience—her refusal to crumble under pressure—was beginning to irritate me.
She thought she could outmaneuver me.
She couldn’t.
Kaia sat across from me in my office, her legs crossed, her expression calm but watchf
