Shut the fuck up!

Hardin’s POV

I was sitting in my office, completely immersed in a mountain of paperwork. The weight of the upcoming meeting with those big buyers was pressing down on me like a ton of bricks. I knew I couldn't afford to leave this work to my men. It was too important, and I had to give it my all.

Running my tired hands through my hair, I could feel the exhaustion creeping in. But I couldn't let it stop me. I had to keep pushing forward, no matter how drained I felt. The success of these deals depended on my dedication and attention to detail.

As I glanced at the clock, I realized that it had been far too long since I last checked up on Freda. Guilt washed over me like a tidal wave. She deserved my time and attention, but work had consumed me entirely.

Thoughts of Freda lingered in the back of my mind, tugging at my heartstrings. I missed her, and I knew I had been neglecting her lately. It weighed heavily on my conscience.

Hour after hour, I sat there, filling out paperwork, while a m