The days following Claudia’s ominous message were tense. Alexander seemed determined to shield Emma from the fallout, but Emma wasn’t the type to sit idly by. The weight of their situation hung over them like a storm cloud, and she couldn’t help but feel the walls of Alexander’s world closing in on her.
At the office, things were no better. The employees buzzed with rumors about the CEO’s engagement being in jeopardy. Emma did her best to keep her head down, focusing on her work while avoiding the speculative glances of her colleagues.
“Emma,” Alexander’s voice broke through her thoughts as she was reviewing a stack of contracts.
She looked up to see him standing in the doorway of her small office, his expression unreadable. “Can you come to my office?”
Emma nodded, grabbing her notepa
