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\u201cJust leave me alone. I\u2019ll be there. I\u2019ll sign the papers.\u201d<\/p>\n

He ended the call and threw the phone onto the seat opposite him. He covered his face with his hands, his broad shoulders shaking.<\/p>\n

Zoe felt a pang of something she hadn\u2019t felt in a long time\u2014professional curiosity wrapped in a layer of human pity.<\/p>\n

Valyrias Holdings.<\/p>\n

She knew that name. A massive conglomerate. Real estate. Tech. Private equity. They were a titan. And this man was its king, about to be deposed.<\/p>\n

He looked up, his eyes catching hers. They were red\u2011rimmed and desperate.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat are you staring at?\u201d he snapped.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing, sir,\u201d Zoe said, turning away. \u201cJust looks like you\u2019re having a long night.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have no idea,\u201d he muttered, returning to his coffee. He gestured to the menu. \u201cGive me, I don\u2019t know\u2026 pancakes. The cheapest thing you have. A last meal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Zoe nodded, putting in the order.<\/p>\n

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