The Hayes Enterprise building's steady hum was gone, replaced by the shrill sound of a fire alarm and the crashing sounds of workers scurrying away. The world appeared to tilt as Emily fought to stand, the smoke burning her nose. She couldn't tell if her heart was pounding because she was afraid, angry, or exhausted.
Just moments ago, she had been staring at the betrayal: Matthew Grayson, one of his father's trusted confidants, had confessed to feeding Richard information. The discovery stunned her, but before she could absorb it, the alarm screamed through the air, shattering her thoughts like glass.
Now, everything was a mess.
"Emily!" James yelled as the terrified crowd rushed around them, his hand firmly on her arm.
Breathing heavily, she turned to face him. "We can't let him le
