The first notification appeared just after sunrise. Adrian ignored it; his phone had become a constant source of unwelcome updates over the past several weeks. Every vibration carried another headline, another analyst's opinion, another shareholder demanding answers, or another lawyer requesting documents. He had learned that looking immediately rarely changed the outcome.
He finished reading the report in front of him before reaching for the device, and his expression remained calm until he saw the sender.
Marcus.
Marcus had worked beside him for almost fifteen years. He never sent unnecessary messages.
We need to talk immediately. It is about Evelyn.
Adrian read the sentence twice before pressing the call button.
Marcus answered on the first ring. "You have seen it," Marcus said without greeting.
"I have seen your message," Adrian replied. "What happened?"
Marcus released a slow breath. "She has begun removing herself from everything connected to you."
