Asking his assistant for a cup of coffee had been nothing more than an excuse to be left alone. He needed to regain the self-control that had slipped through his fingers when he allowed his mind to work against him, imagining scenarios that would never come true.

Refocusing on what truly mattered, he retraced the events that had led him to this deeply troubling situation. The fear of losing everything rose within him. What would he do if the threat were carried out? What would happen to Chrome