Chapter 23

Cameron followed the address on the advertisement to the press conference. The moment he reached the entrance, a security guard stopped him. "This is the Ashford family's new product launch. No unauthorized personnel allowed." Cameron glared at the guard, his voice low and threatening. "Get out of my way. I'm Colonel Cameron Reid from Southbridge! I'm here to find my wife." The guard sized up Cameron, then burst out laughing. "I don't care if you're a colonel or a janitor. No invitation, no entry. How do I know you're not from some third-rate company trying to steal our technology?" Cameron stared at the guard viciously, his fists clenched. "I don't have time for this. I'm going in to get my wife right now." Cameron stepped forward, trying to force his way through. The next second, a baton came down hard on his back. "Who do you think you are, trying to crash the Ashford family's press conference? Are you looking to get hurt?" Sharp pain shot through Cameron's back. He tried to st