Ethan watched the news with a clenched jaw.

“Sophie Burnett to Launch Pan-African Women's Initiative—Press Conference Scheduled for Tomorrow.”

She was climbing. Thriving. Rising like her initiative's name.

Kingmaker’s voice buzzed in on the encrypted phone. “She’s five moves ahead of you.”

“She’s flashy,” Ethan replied. “And soft. She’s using pain as armor.”

Kingmaker chuckled. “The most dangerous people are the ones who’ve already been destroyed.”

Ethan swirled his drink. “Do we have anything on her assistant?”

A pause. “Yes. Camellia Edet. Still loyal. But scared.”

“Then press harder.”

“You’re sure you want to go that route?”

“I want pressure,” Ethan snapped. “I want cracks. Give me one place to...