The East City International Convention Center was packed from wall to wall.
Today's event was the most important commercial bidding conference of the year. The winning bid would determine ownership of the prime piece of land in the southern district.
More importantly, it would decide whether Ethan could finally crush his remaining competitors and secure his position as the most powerful businessman in the city.
I sat at Blake's company table wearing a perfectly tailored black suit.
My hair was tied neatly back, my posture calm and composed.
A commotion rose from the entrance. Ethan had arrived. Surrounded by executives and bodyguards, he entered the conference hall like a king inspecting his territory.
The moment Ethan stepped inside, his eyes found me. Then he changed direction and
