The night wind rolled in from the Atlantic, carrying the scent of salt, engine oil, and revolution.
Emily stood still, phone dim in her hand, Jack’s warning replaying in her mind. "Watch your six".
She didn’t flinch. Didn’t pace. Just breathed.
They weren’t just challenging a corporation anymore. They were testing the resolve of a movement.
Two weeks later, Dragon Corp announced its largest international leap to date.
Jack personally unveiled the Eastward Expansion Protocol from a sleek rooftop in Singapore—an initiative that would see Dragon Corp enter Shanghai, Kyoto, Seoul, and key cities across Southeast Asia.
Emily was at his side, wearing a black silk dress that mirrored the calm strength she carried in every boardroom now.
The room was filled with international press and busi
