Chapter 23

Howard followed the address from the broadcast to the press conference venue. The moment he reached the entrance, security stopped him. "This is the Carrington Group's new product launch. No unauthorized personnel allowed." Howard glared at the security guard, his voice low and dark. "Get out of my way. I'm Howard Blackwood, CEO of Blackwood Group. I'm here to find my wife." The security guard glanced at Howard before bursting into mocking laughter. "I don't care if you're from Blackwood Group or wherever. No invitation, no entry. How do I know you're not from some third-rate company trying to steal trade secrets?" Howard stared at the guard viciously, his fists clenched tight. "I don't have time for this. I'm going in right now to get my wife." Howard stepped forward, trying to force his way through. The next second, a baton struck him hard across the back. "Who do you think you are, trying to crash a Carrington Group event? You got a death wish?" Sharp pain shot through Howar