She had worked for me long enough to know that when I spoke in that voice, the matter was already settled, and the only thing left was execution.

Chapter 6 — Sole Owner

By the following morning, I was in a quiet hotel suite, my daughter sleeping peacefully in the bassinet beside the bed.

Every part of my body still hurt.

Standing was an effort; moving was slow.

But when I opened my laptop, my hands were perfectly steady.

Rachel had already sent me everything.

The deed.