(Sophia’s POV – Hidalgo Corporation, Nicholas’ Office)
The weight of Nicholas’ words settled in the air between us.
*"Then we take back control."*
I stared at him, my pulse thrumming in my ears. Nicholas wasn’t just talking about playing defense—he wanted to go **on the attack**. And that should have scared me.
Instead, a slow fire built in my chest.
I folded my arms, keeping my expression steady. “And how exactly do you plan to do that?”
His smirk deepened. “We make them watch.”
I arched a brow. “Watch what?”
Nicholas tilted his head, eyes gleaming with something I can't really explain. “The story Bayley wants to tell is that you’re reckless. That you’re a threat to your own family.” He leaned in slightly, the air between us tightening. “So let’s give them a differen
