Emily should have known Margaret Sterling wasn’t finished.
She had been so focused on Blackwood’s attacks, on James’s betrayal, on Liam’s support, that she had forgotten the most dangerous kind of enemy.
The one who was already inside the walls.
And tonight?
Margaret Sterling was about to remind her exactly who she was dealing with.
WHEN BETRAYAL HITS CLOSE TO HOME
Emily stood in the Hayes Industries boardroom, staring at the press release in front of her.
Her stomach twisted.
Margaret had officially announced her takeover bid.
The woman had been on the board for years, lurking in the background, acting like she was just another powerful shareholder.
But now?
Now, she wasn’t hiding anymore.
Now, she was coming for everything.
Emily slammed the paper down. "She wants me out."
