Back inside the ballroom, Victoria watched Alexander and Emily speaking on the balcony.
Her assistant stood beside her.
"They look confident."
Victoria nodded slowly.
"Yes."
Her eyes narrowed slightly.
"That's what makes this interesting."
Meanwhile, Alexander and Emily returned to the hall.
Emily looked at him.
"So… partners?"
Alexander extended his hand slightly.
"Partners."
Emily shook his hand.
But instead of letting go—
Alexander pulled her closer.
"Business partners."
"And something more."
Emily smiled.
"I like the sound of that."
Across the room, Victoria watched them carefully.
The game had truly begun.
And this time—
Emily Carter was no longer just the CEO's girlfriend.
She was becoming a powerful player in the business world.