A dark thought settled into Alex's mind, and the bitterness in his eyes sharpened instantly.
That's right. I still have a chance.
If Anastasia was no longer within reach, then Erica could become the new path toward controlling Tillman Constructions. He remembered the way Erica had tried approaching him before, always lingering around him with obvious interest. Alex wasn't foolish. He understood the game Naomi was playing almost immediately.
Naomi wanted influence over the company.
And she believed he could help secure it.
That was why she pushed Erica toward him like bait.
The realization calmed part of the storm raging inside him. If Naomi wanted power and he wanted the same thing, then there was no reason they couldn't work together. After all, neither of them was willing to let go of the authority tied to the Tillman bloodline.
Alex lowered his gaze to the photo on his phone again.
