Chapter 40

Nicole His intense black eyes flickered toward me, studying my face in the dashboard's soft glow. He lowered the window slightly, cool rain-scented air rushing into the car. Resting his fingers thoughtfully on his strong jawline, he stared out at the wet road. "I'm not a charity," he finally said, his voice low and controlled. "Besides, no matter how much I invest in Snyder Group, there's no saving a pack that's determined to run itself into the ground." I bit my lip, knowing he was right. The Snyder Group was failing because of Alpha Timothy's outdated leadership and refusal to adapt. Still, I couldn't let my grandparents' legacy die without a fight. "I know Snyder Group's business model is fundamentally flawed," I admitted, shifting in my seat to face him. "But you could invest and become the majority shareholder. Then you could implement real changes to their management structure." My words rushed out as my confidence grew. "The Snyder brand still has recognition value—it's been aro