Across the hall, Victoria stood near the window watching Emily and Alexander leave.
Her assistant approached quietly.
"What do you think?"
Victoria smiled faintly.
"Interesting couple."
Her assistant frowned.
"You're planning something."
Victoria laughed softly.
"Not yet."
Her eyes followed Alexander.
"But Alexander Knight is a fascinating opponent."
The assistant hesitated.
"And Emily?"
Victoria's smile widened slightly.
"She might be the real challenge."
Outside the building, Emily and Alexander stepped into the evening air.
Emily felt a strange feeling.
Something had just changed.
A new rivalry had begun.
And this time—
The battle would not only be about business.
It would also be about love.