Liam’s POV The sound of rustling papers filled the room, my fingers flicking through document after document in a frenzy. I couldn’t focus. Every sheet I pulled out seemed to carry a new problem, a fresh reminder of the looming crisis I now found myself in. Greg's veiled threat from the conference echoed in my head, repeating over and over, twisting my thoughts into a knot of panic. "Damn it!" I muttered under my breath, tossing the latest batch of papers onto the desk. They scattered across the polished wood surface, a mess of legal contracts, financial reports, and partnership agreements. I barely heard the door open behind me. Aria stepped into the office, her footsteps cautious as she approached. I didn’t look up, my eyes glued to the numbers that weren’t adding up, the deals t

