34 Bold Moves

34 Bold Moves.

“Why should I be the one to face her? You’re the one in the middle of this drama. I’ll just end up in Inga’s crosshairs if I go,” protested Jada, feeling unfairly dragged into a situation that wasn’t her making.

“Look, Inga already suspects we’re allies. It’s irrelevant who goes. Plus, this is your chance to shine in front of Mr. Carson,” encouraged Emma, her eyes twinkling with mischief, implying a deeper game at

play.

Jada’s cheeks turned a shade of pink, wondering if Emma had guessed her secret admiration for Mr. Carson. She could read between the lines in Emma’s knowing look. “Alright, I’ll go now. And you’ll have to sort out this mess alone!” she retorted, a mix of annoyance and excitement in her voice.

half–wishing she could be a fly on the wall

Carson, anticipating her arrival, was ready. “If you’re

by favoring Emma. “What

his work, fixing Inga with a steady, steely gaze. “Are you here as a concerned shareholder, or

over her words, insisting her concerns were purely professional.

Our relationship is strictly business,” Mr. Carson cut her

Emma and professed her unwavering support for him, even without

over his own kin? Impossible. But before he

with disbelief, Mr. Carson couldn’t grasp her intentions. Was she implying Emma used personal favors for advancement? As

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