Chapter 61: The Phantom Billionaire

The lights of Zenith Tower glimmered faintly through the late-night haze of the city as Jessica and Sophia lingered in the war room, the vast table now clear except for a single glowing display. Ethan had left instructions before departing for a rare moment of solitude in his penthouse, but the conversation in his absence hadn't stopped.

Sophia sipped her coffee, cold now, her thoughts visibly turning over everything Ethan had laid out. "This won't work," she said finally, her voice low. "Victor isn't some second-rate opportunist. He thrives on chaos, and Ethan's practically handing him a loaded weapon."

Jessica glanced up from her tablet, not pausing her furious typing. "It's risky, yes, but when isn't it? Victor may be good, but he's never beaten Ethan in a straight game."