Brian scoffed and stormed out, slamming the study door so hard the walls trembled. Emerald collapsed back into her chair, a flicker of uncertainty crossing her face. The moment passed, and she quickly composed herself, picking up her documents and resuming her work.

Meanwhile, Brian stormed down the hallway, heading straight for Delia to tell her about Emerald giving Kajer Tech to me.

Delia's face twisted with fury. "Why would she do that?! Didn't she say she was going to give it to you? Is she seriously planning to let that bitch inherit the Nixons?!"

Brian's expression darkened, his eyes flashing with something almost sinister. "No matter what, I won't...