Alexander stared at his phone, frowning. The message on the screen was from an unknown number, but the content was unmistakably familiar. His private investigator. For years, this PI had been Alexander's go-to for all kinds of dirt-digging up secrets on business rivals or personal enemies. But this time, the image attached left a strange sensation stirring in Alexander's chest. He tapped the photo, enlarging it. It was Ryan Miller, down on one knee, proposing to a woman with dark hair. Emma. The caption beneath read: "Did you see this? Word around town is he's using the engagement to secure his CEO position. Thought you'd want to know." Alexander leaned back in his chair, eyes narrowing. Of course, social media did a fast one; their news is currently trending online, but Ryan was playing

