Chapter 10 - THE NIGHT PRESTON RETURNED
Preston Hayes returned to the Obsidian Club three weeks later.
This time, he wasn't smiling.
He demanded to speak with Roman.
Roman agreed to a meeting in the presence of his attorney and security chief.
Preston entered the office looking furious.
"You've ruined my reputation."
Roman leaned back.
"Interesting."
Preston slammed a folder onto the desk.
"Voss is furious. Investors are pulling out. Everyone thinks I'm a criminal."
Roman looked at him.
"Are they wrong?"
Preston's face reddened.
"You don't understand what you're interfering with."
Roman's expression remained calm.
"I understand perfectly."
Preston leaned forward.
"Then you know Voss won't let this go."
Roman stood.
"Neither will Sloan."
Preston laughed.
"She's a waitress."
Roman's eyes hardened.
"She's an architect."
Preston sneered.
"She never finished her degree."
Roman stepped closer.
"That doesn't erase her talent."
A long silence followed.
Then Roman said:
"And it doesn't erase what you did."
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Preston's expression changed.
For the first time, he looked frightened.
