Serena sat in her office, reviewing a set of documents when her phone vibrated against the desk. She almost ignored it, assuming it was another email or message from Emma about the board’s latest concerns, but something about the way it buzzed—an unfamiliar number flashing across the screen—made her pause. Frowning slightly, she picked it up, unlocking the screen to see a new message. Unknown Number: I have something you’ll want to see. Her eyebrows furrowed as she sat up straighter. Before she could reply, another message came in—a series of photos. Serena’s breath caught as she tapped on the first image. It was a picture of Thomas Winters and Kate Andrews, seated in what appeared to be a private lounge. They were close—too close. Thomas, dressed in his usual tailored suit, leane

