Chapter 22

Scot's world, which had been slowly finding its equilibrium, began to tilt once more. Despite the emotional refuge Mia offered, external pressures were mounting. Jane had escalated her campaign against him, becoming bolder and more ruthless in her attempts to undermine everything he was trying to rebuild.

The first blow came early in the week, a harsh reminder that Jane wasn’t done with him yet. Scot sat in his office, reviewing a proposal for a new client. His assistant, Linda, entered with a hesitant knock, her face unusually tense.

“Scot, there’s something you need to see,” she said, placing a folder on his desk. “It’s… about the proposal.”

Scot’s brow furrowed as he opened the folder. His eyes scanned the document, but instead of the expected details, there were pages of allegations—leaked to the press and circulated among potential clients. The accusations, though unsubstantiated, painted him as a reckless businessman, a man not to be trusted with important ventures. He felt h