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KNIGHT

I was in the middle of the meeting at the firm when my assistant told me Uncle Lennox was on the phone, and it could not wait.

I instantly knew something was wrong. I already felt the knot in my stomach before that, and what was worse, I knew Nirvana must be terrified over something.

I picked up the office phone. “Uncle?”

“Call Kain now. It can’t wait.” He hung up, and I was still staring at the phone. At that moment, dread instantly filled my chest.

“Is everything okay?” Jada asked.

I looked at my boards. “My apology, but something came up. There’s an emergency at home. We’ll continue this meeting next month. I have to go.”

I didn’t wait for them to say another word. I walked out of the conference room. I was grateful I was in New York and Kain was working somewhere in the area.

I dialed his number, and he picked up as if waiting for my call. “Knight, we have a problem. She just called me. I can’t tell you the details. Where are you?”

“I’m still in my company building