The tension in the air was suffocating. Emma watched Alexander from across the room as he adjusted his tie in front of the mirror. His usual calm demeanour was replaced by a hardened intensity that told her he was preparing for a war.
“Are you ready for this?” she asked, her voice steady despite the nervous flutter in her chest.
Alexander turned to her, his eyes softening for a moment as he took in her worried expression. “I don’t have a choice. Claudia thinks she can control the board with her threats and manipulations, but she’s underestimating me.”
Emma nodded, stepping closer to him. “You’ve worked too hard to let her take everything from you. Just remember, no matter what happens in that room, I’m with you.”
His hand cupped her face gently, his thumb brushing her cheek. “You’re th
