CHAPTER 1 — The Secretary He Never Saw
CHAPTER 1 — The Secretary He Never Saw
Damian Russo had spent ten years learning how to identify enemies.
He knew how to read a liar.
He knew how to recognize a threat.
He knew how to survive.
But he never learned how to notice the person standing closest to him.
Hazel Brooks.
The quiet secretary everyone ignored.
The woman he fired without hesitation.
Until the security footage showed the truth.
She wasn't late because she was careless.
She was late because she was fighting a man sent to kill him.
Damian watched the footage three times.
Each time, his expression became colder.
Because the woman he considered replaceable had protected his empire better than his entire security team.
"Find her."
Garrett looked at him.
"Where?"
Damian stared at Hazel's empty desk.
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For the first time in years, he didn't have an answer.
"Everywhere."
