Chapter 62

"We'd just scored a new project—Central Corporation's bid!" Skye declared, sliding the contract across the table before snatching my glass and taking a long, thirsty gulp. "I'm parched. Ran around all day just to get this," she said, her fatigue evident in her voice. I couldn't help but smile, a pang of sympathy tugging at me. The company was expanding at breakneck speed, and Skye had been pivotal in scouting these new opportunities. Central Corporation was a heavyweight in the industry. Only the Storm family, the reigning giants of Heisenville's transport sector, could have snagged such a partnership. Their decision to cut ties with the Storms wasn't entirely out of the blue, though it was a surprise. I hadn't expected Yaeger to let such a major deal slip through his fingers. I wondered how he was taking this blow. "Just leave it to me. I'll handle the negotiations," I said. "Let's go together," Skye suggested with a grin. "Are you worried about me going solo?" I asked, raising