The next morning, a bombshell swept through River City.
Autumn Lee, CEO of Venture Group, had announced her entry into the pharmaceutical industry. Her new company, Vanguard Pharmaceuticals, would be headquartered on River City Eastside.
The moment the news broke, well-wishers from every corner of the city descended on the building. By nine o'clock, the street in front of Vanguard Tower was already choked with luxury cars.
Autumn herself stood waiting in the center of the lobby. She wore a gilt-black gown that set off her beauty to stunning effect, her peach-blossom eyes catching the light with every glance. Yet her expression was glacial, keeping would-be congratulators at a respectful distance.
Just as the crowd hesitated, the ice queen's face underwent a sudden transformation. Whate
