The Struggle for Control
Sam's POV
As soon as my phone buzzed, I knew it was bad news. The flashing screen displayed the hospital's number, and my stomach twisted. Without a second thought, I grabbed my coat and bolted out of the office, leaving Bella's introduction to the company abruptly cut short. My mind raced, the possibility of losing my grandfather looming like a shadow as I sped to the hospital.
The sterile smell of disinfectants filled my nose the second I stepped inside, followed closely by a quiet, tense hum that seemed to press down on everyone present. The nurses and doctors moved quickly and silently through the hall, their expressions tight. My grandfather—the man who had not only raised me but built the empire our family stood upon—was fighting for his life just down the hall, and nothing could feel more out of control.
I approached the front desk. "Sam Asher. I'm here for my grandfather's room."