Chapter 110

The next few days were a blur of meetings, phone calls, and strategizing. Kiara worked tirelessly to secure the support of the board members who were loyal to her and Mike, while Mike focused on rallying their investors. It was a delicate balancing act—keeping the company stable while preparing for the possibility of an all-out battle for control.

But despite their best efforts, the specter of Garrett's hostile takeover loomed large. Every piece of news Cyndi uncovered only added to the tension. Garrett was building alliances, gathering resources, and laying the groundwork for a major power grab. If they didn't stop him soon, he could bring everything crashing down.

One evening, after a long day of meetings, Kiara and Mike sat in their apartment, the weight of the situation hanging heavily over them. The city lights glowed outside the window, but the usual energy of Manhattan felt distant, muted by the threat that lingered on the horizon.