ROWLAND (From Ruin to Rule)

Chapter 21: The Trap is Set

Leaving Rowland's office in a furious manner, Amaya's heels clicked sharply on the marble floor as she strode out. It was quite bold of him to stand there acting as though she owed him anything, suggesting that her offer was not the only way out of the catastrophe he was about to face.

Though annoyance and indignation were visible on her face, fear was pulling at her underneath. Everything was going to be ruined by Rowland's disobedience.

Her rage had turned into resolve by the time she arrived at Clinton's office. Clinton, who had been absorbed in thought behind his desk, was taken aback when she abruptly opened the door without knocking. He knew something had not gone according to plan the moment he saw the expression on her face.

"He would not listen," Amaya said, pacing in front of his desk. "I have tried everything. He is too stubborn, Clinton. He refuses to step down. He believes he can outlast us and that he is untouchable.”

Clinton's expression darkened, and his eyes narrowed