ROWLAND (From Ruin to Rule)

Chapter 19: Beneath the Surface

Clinton stormed into the Joneses' private office, his face twisted in barely contained rage. With a frown, Mr. Jones was pacing back and forth, trying to come up with something to do to stop Rowland.

"Is he still operating?" Clinton spat as he threw himself into one of the leather seats. "I cannot believe this!"

Mr. Jones stopped pacing and massaged his temple.

"He is not just managing," he said, his voice low. "According to our sources, Rowland has nearly completed the designs for his portion of the collection. And from what we have seen, they look... good. Really good.”

Clinton slammed his fist against the armrest.

All of the team was deliberately trying to undermine and avoid Rowland, but he was not only managing, he was thriving. Clinton, frustrated, gritted his teeth at the reports of his cool head and steady progress. He was expecting Rowland to beg for help,

Tension was palpable as the Jones family and Clinton sat in their private office. Mr. Jones paced before the expansive