Power Tussle

: A Clash of Wills

Victoria stormed into her father's vacation house, her fury burning like wildfire within her. She found him sitting calmly in his study, a sinister smile tugging at the corners of his lips. His eyes met hers, a glint of satisfaction shining through.

"What have you done, Father?" Victoria's voice trembled with a mixture of anger and disbelief. "How could you cut my card and freeze my bank account?"

Richard Sterling leaned back in his chair, his expression smug and self-assured. "I did what I had to do, Victoria," he replied coolly. "You've been distracted, focusing on personal matters instead of the task at hand. I needed to remind you of your priorities."

Victoria clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms. "And what priorities are those, Father? The vipers and their twisted agenda? You want me to sacrifice my life, my happiness, for some power-hungry organization?"

Her father's eyes narrowed, a flicker of annoyance crossing his face. "You know the vipers