Nicolas had it all mapped out. He had spreadsheets, charts, projections. He had hired consultants who assured him that with this level of investment, he could cripple the Moretti empire within two years. Two years, and Leo would be begging for mercy. Two years, and Nicolas would be the most powerful man in the city.
He stood up and walked to the window, looking out at the city below. Somewhere out there, Leonardo Moretti was probably sitting in his office, thinking he was untouchable. Thinking he had won. Thinking that Nicolas was just a minor annoyance, a bug to be swatted away.
Nicolas's smile widened.
Leonardo didn't know what was coming. He didn't know about the investor. He didn't know about the deal. He didn't know that in a few hours, Nicolas would have the resources to destroy everything he had built.
And once he had the money, once he had the power, he could finally get what he really wanted.
Hazel.
