Our Anniversary Was on the Brink — One Phone Call Turned It Around

Lauren watched me with confusion, but she trusted me enough not to interrupt. The phone rang once — then Jordan answered.

“Hi, Jordan,” I said calmly, watching Marcus’s smirk grow wider. “I’m at ‘Le Ciel.’ Yes… the restaurant on the 60th floor. The one inside our building.”

Marcus’s expression changed. Not slowly — instantly. The smirk cracked. His eyebrows lifted. He froze.

“Listen, Jordan,” I continued, “we’re having an issue with the tenant occupying this floor.”

The manager’s face turned pale. His mouth opened slightly.

“Please contact the owners of the Orion Group right away,” I said. “Inform them that their 15-year lease will not be renewed next month. In fact, look into ending it immediately. They’ve violated the building’s code of conduct.”

Marcus’s voice broke when he finally managed to speak. “Sir… what do you mean? You can’t… that can’t be…”

I held up one finger. “Quiet.”

He stopped instantly.

“That’s right, Jordan,” I continued. “End their lease contract unless…”

I looked at Marcus, who was now trembling visibly.

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