"The Volkov Consortium has been ruthless lately," Mr. Knight said suddenly, his voice cutting through whatever Mia was about to say.
Mia froze.
"The Volkov Consortium?" she looked at Mr. Knight in disbelief. This name 'Volkov' felt like a curse she couldn't outrun.
Mr. Knight sighed, looking older than he had just moments ago, "Ever since that new CEO took over, things have been impossible. For years, we thrived because we collaborated with them, but he is... different. He's a shark."
"Father, what exactly happened?" Penny asked.
