Chapter 266

But peace was the last thing Victoria Ellis could really have. Julian Hart wasn’t about to let things go—not with Isabella Waters gone, and not with his ambitions still burning. Even after taking a big loss, he just couldn’t stop going after the Chambers Group like a dog with a bone. Instead of backing off after his failure, he somehow cranked it up a notch. Any project the Chambers Group had a foot in, he made sure to stir the pot. If he couldn’t have it, then nobody could—especially not Theodore Chambers. Sure, it wasn’t like he’d done any real damage, but he was definitely a thorn in Theodore’s side. The Chambers Group had deep roots in Abyndale. Their reputation ran strong, and they had plenty of support behind them. But naturally, with power came enemies. There were always those who resented the Chambers Group or just didn’t like seeing someone else in control. Business was like a battlefield, after all, and stepping on toes was part of the game. Julian knew his own influence alon