The temporary calm that settled over Lawson Holdings felt almost unnatural after weeks of relentless attacks, hidden betrayals, and sleepless nights. The investigation into the records room incident continued quietly behind the scenes, but no fresh crises erupted to demand Peter's immediate attention. For the first time in what felt like forever, the company corridors were no longer filled with anxious whispers, and employees moved with cautious optimism instead of fear. Even so, Peter refused to let his guard down. He had spent too many years in the business world to mistake silence for safety. His enemy had disappeared too suddenly, and that alone was reason enough to remain vigilant. Still, despite every instinct urging him to prepare for another strike, he found his thoughts drifting toward someone who had become impossible to ignore.
