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CHAPTER 7

HENRY’S POV

Collins' call had left me on edge, a feeling of apprehension settling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn't ignore his request, not when he was my oldest friend and a business associate I couldn't say no to. But the thought of what was to come filled me with a sense of unease. There is no way I would survive in the same house as Sophia, there were just so much complication to that.

I dialed Lynda's number, hoping her cheerful presence could lift my spirits. As she walked in with that signature smile, she didn't hesitate to point out my less-than-stellar appearance. "You look like shit," she quipped. That was Lynda for you, she was just so direct about her approach and there was no way she would mince her words just to make me feel better.

I chuckled, running a hand through my hair. "Feeling like it too."

She raised an eyebrow, her gaze full of curiosity. "And why is that? Is your empire not standing as tall today?"

I let out a dry laugh. "Business is the least o