Strategic Moves
Bella's POV
The weight of the Asher family's power felt even heavier now, as though every decision I made would alter the future of the company and our lives. As I sat on the sofa in the quiet of the living room at the Asher estate, Sam paced restlessly. His earlier victory at the shareholders' meeting still hung in the air, but I could see that he wasn't satisfied. There was more to be done, more to be gained.
His sharp eyes met mine, and he stopped pacing for a moment, his hand running through his hair. The fire that had always burned in him whether it was ambition or something else was undeniable. "We need Ruth on our side," he said, his voice steady but laced with frustration. "If we can't get her to support me, the whole thing could come crashing down."
