CHAPTER 102

Phillip’s heart raced as he stared at the ominous message on his phone. “Watch your back.” The words seemed to echo in his mind, a stark reminder that the battles he faced extended far beyond the boardroom. With a deep breath, he pocketed his phone, masking the unease that threatened to show on his face. The board members were still filing out of the room, their hushed conversations blending into a low murmur, but Phillip was no longer paying attention to them.

He knew he needed to stay focused, to stay sharp. The pressure from the board was expected, but this message was something else. It was a direct threat, a warning that danger was closer than he’d imagined. Phillip glanced around the room one last time, ensuring that no one had noticed his distraction, then made his way to his office. He needed to figure out who sent the message—and fast.

As he entered his office, Mark was waiting by the door, his expression as serious as ever. “How did the meeting go, sir?”

Phillip waved his ha