CHAPTER 120

INES

The relentless chime of my doorbell dragged me out of bed. I groaned, rubbing my temples as I forced myself upright. My body felt heavy, my mind even more so. Today was not a good day. Not in the slightest.

Luna resigned.

Just like that—out of the blue, without warning. One minute, she was my most reliable employee, the next, she was handing me her resignation letter, talking about how her daughter needed more medical attention and that she had to relocate to make it happen.

Family over career. That was her choice.

Pathetic.

And as if that wasn't enough, A-IN was barely staying afloat. Investors were avoiding my brand like the plague, hesitant to pour money into a company tainted by my name. My reputation was in shambles, shredded by relentless gossip and scandals I never asked for.