Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Elsa

I was halfway through my second cup of coffee when my phone rang. The caller ID showed one of our longstanding clients from the Black Obsidian pack. I straightened my shoulders and slipped into professional mode.

“Good morning, Mr. Harris. How can I help you today?” I kept my voice steady and pleasant, masking the exhaustion that had settled into my bones after last night’s encounter with Drake.

“Elsa! Just the person I wanted to speak with.” His voice was enthusiastic, a welcome change from the pity or disdain I’d been receiving lately. “I’m calling because my business partner, Mike Rossi, is extremely interested in those refined silver ores we discussed last week.

He’d like to tour the factory this afternoon if possible.”

My pulse quickened. Mike Rossi was the head of the largest mining company in the Black Obsidian territory. A potential deal with him