CHAPTER 186: MEMORIES, PAIN, LILY

Juliet had been his anchor, his reason for returning. He had faced death for her, taken a bullet and tumbled down a hill, all in the name of love. But now, she was with Daniel, his brother, the very person he was destined to oppose. The irony was almost unbearable. A sharp pang of anger surged through him as he recalled the press conference. Juliet's pull had brought him out of the media frenzy, her touch soft yet firm. But even then, she had been resolute in her rejection. "There is no us," she had said, walking away with a resolve that shattered his hopes. Caleb straightened, pushing himself away from the window. His jaw tightened as he forced himself to focus on the present. He couldn't afford to be distracted, not now. He needed to channel this anger, this hurt, into something productive. The fight for the company was just beginning, and he needed to be at his sharpest. He resumed his walk, his pace quicker and more determined. As he navigated the hallways, he noticed the curiou