Chapter 18

The conference room on the top floor of Bennett Group was shrouded in gloom, the skies outside the floor-to-ceiling windows dull and gray. Each number that flashed across the projector felt like a dagger, carving into the century-old foundation of Bennett Group. "Another limit-down," Henry said, voice trembling. "The bank just informed us they're terminating the partnership and demanding early repayment of the loan." The people around the table turned to Dominic, their once obsequious gazes now filled only with fury and contempt. "Mr. Bennett!" Matthew slammed the table. "You'd better explain all that dirt Ashley exposed!" Dominic's knuckles pressed against the conference table, veins bulging. Three days ago, he had let Ashley go because of her threats. But once she realized he wouldn't give her another cent, she vanished and immediately exposed everything to the public. "Have we found out where she went?" Dominic's voice was hoarse to the point of distortion. James kept his he