Chapter 248

Jeremiah couldn’t shake the weight of the task at hand: finding a suitable partner for Adrian Warren. On paper, it sounded simple. In reality, it was a tangled web of legacy, image, and damage control. He couldn’t help but think back to the media storm that once surrounded Adrian and Vivian’s engagement. It had all the hallmarks of a modern corporate fairytale. Their announcement had been met with endorsements and social media adoration. The press hailed it as the merger of two powerhouses Vivian, the high-achieving executive with a stellar record in strategic acquisitions, and Adrian, the rising star with lineage, looks, and an enviable investor portfolio.