The ride to Knight Enterprises’ security office was suffocatingly silent, the tension thick as Emma sat next to Alexander. His face was a mask of steely determination, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly. Emma tried to calm her nerves, but her racing thoughts only stirred up more fear. What had Daniels found?
“Alexander,” she ventured, breaking the silence. “Do you think this could be connected to... your business? Is someone targeting you?”
Alexander’s jaw flexed as he considered her question. “It’s possible. But until we know for certain, I’m not ruling anything out.”
Emma didn’t press further, sensing his focus. She turned to the window, watching the city blur past, each glowing streetlamp feeling like a witness to their unfolding chaos.
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