The glimmer of hope was short-lived. As Emma and Alexander prepared their next steps, Marcus burst into the room, his face pale.
“We’ve got a problem,” he said, dropping a file onto the table. “Kane just moved faster than we anticipated.”
Emma opened the file, her stomach churning as she scanned the contents. It was a court summons. Kane had filed a lawsuit accusing Alexander and her of corporate espionage, claiming they had stolen Prescott’s confidential data.
“This is absurd,” Emma said, her voice shaking with anger. “He’s the one committing fraud!”
Alexander grabbed the document, his eyes narrowing as he read it. “It’s not about the case itself. It’s about dragging us through the mud, draining our resources, and keeping us distracted while he solidifies his position.”
Marcus nodded
