Chapter 16 Sabastian's Downfall

Sabastian's POV: The first shock of Scarlett's departure changed into a cold realization: my universe was unravelling. The first signs of trouble-at first tenuous, nearly subliminal in sound against the thundering roar of my business dealings, appeared. One key investor withdrew, citing "concerns about the company's future direction." A supposedly solid contract evaporated, with its prospective client dropping only an impolite non-committal statement. These were not random events; these were the first lowbrow shots of a battle I hadn't known I was even fighting.