Lily POV

I stood in Tony's office, surrounded by financial documents and legal briefs, while Emma played on a blanket at my feet. Numbers had never been my strength, but revenge was a powerful motivator for learning.

"Morrison Holdings is hemorrhaging money," Tony explained, pointing to a graph on his tablet. "The scandal destroyed their reputation. Clients are fleeing. Stock prices have dropped eighty-two percent. They're facing bankruptcy within three months."

"Good." I felt no sympathy. Alex's company had been built on stolen inheritances from murdered wives. Let it burn.

"Or," Tony said carefully, "you could buy it."

I looked up sharply. "What?"

"Think about it, Lily. During bankruptcy proceedings,...