The terrifying message on Emily's phone whirled about in her head like a storm, piercing her thoughts. "You are not the only one who has a claim to Hayes Enterprise. You don't know half of this story." Emily was put to the test by Olivia's words, which were more than just words. The arrogance of her half-sister's veiled threats chilled her to the bone.
As Emily's emotions ran high, she tossed the phone onto the couch and began to pace the room. It was hard for her to decide whether to believe or be scared. Despite her desire to brush Olivia's message off as just another tactic, the seeds of doubt had already been sown. Olivia had shown that she knew more than she let on—more than Emily wanted her to.
The battle for Hayes Enterprise was no longer about the company. It had become a perso
