Aurora Crown Holdings had just lost enough money to make any executive cry.
And somehow—
that wasn't even the worst part.
Her brother had been right.
This had never been about money.
The real disaster was far more expensive.
Kade Nightshade was angry.
Aurora closed her eyes briefly.
Then she turned.
The warmth that usually softened her features had vanished completely.
Only cold authority remained.
"Manager."
The poor man nearly jumped.
"Y-Yes, Miss Aurora?"
Aurora's voice was calm.
Too calm.
"What exactly happened here?"
The manager immediately broke into a cold sweat.
He recounted everything.
Every detail.
The attendant striking the child.
The insults.
The accusations.
Dakota's anger.
The confrontation.
The compensation.
The more he spoke—
the colder Aurora became.
By the end, even the lawyers had gone silent.
Aurora finally looked toward the attendant.
The woman was still crying.
Her cheeks were swollen.
Her makeup ruined.
