It started as a whisper: unusual activity around Liora's corporate ventures, shadowy figures lingering near public appearances, subtle threats hidden in plain sight. Then she met him—a tall, sharply dressed man whose aura radiated both power and danger.
"You're quite impressive," he said smoothly, eyes cold. "But do you really know the game you've stepped into?"
Lila's pulse quickened. Every instinct screamed caution. This wasn't a rival at a gala or a passive observer; this was someone who could directly harm her or compromise everything she had achieved. Yet beneath the fear, a thrill surged—finally, a challenge worthy of the heroine she was becoming.