Chapter 2: The Hand of the Law
Victoria refused to back down. Her face contorted with rage as she pointed her finger aggressively: "Let go of it now or I'll have security throw you out!"
Around them, dozens of commuters whipped out their smartphones to record the scene. Just as Victoria lunged to snatch the leash again, an iron grip caught her wrist mid-air. A subway security officer, who had been monitoring the situation, glared at her sternly.
At that exact moment, the subway doors opened. A sharp-dressed man stepped off the train. It was CEO Vance—the high-profile client Victoria had been desperately trying to impress for months. Vance had witnessed the climax of the scene firsthand while watching the live video already trending online.