The meeting took place in a luxury office building.
Emily and Alexander entered together.
Inside, a man stood near the window.
Tall.
Calm.
Dangerous.
He turned slowly.
"Alexander Knight."
His voice was smooth.
Alexander's expression hardened.
"Adrian Blackwood."
Emily felt the tension instantly.
The man's eyes moved toward her.
"And you must be Emily Carter."
Emily nodded calmly.
"Yes."
Adrian smiled slightly.
"I've heard a lot about you."
Emily didn't respond.
Adrian gestured toward the seats.
"Let's talk."