Later that night, Emily joined Alexander on the rooftop terrace.
She could tell something was wrong.
"You've been quiet all evening."
Alexander looked at her.
"There's something I haven't told you."
Emily stepped closer.
"What is it?"
Alexander hesitated for a moment.
Then he said,
"The company targeting us…"
He paused.
"They might be connected to my father's death."
Emily's eyes widened.
"That's serious."
Alexander nodded.
"Yes."
Emily took his hand gently.
"Then we face it together."
Alexander looked at her.
"You don't have to be involved."
Emily shook her head.
"I want to be."
Her voice was firm.
"You're not alone anymore."
For a moment, Alexander didn't speak.
Then he tightened his hold on her hand.
"Alright."
He said quietly.
"Together."
And just like that—
Their story moved beyond romance.
Into something much deeper.
A battle that would test everything they had built.