Danger in

tlefield. Every email, every meeting, every seemingly innocuous conversation could carry hidden meaning, veile

anized on her screen. Reports were missing, projections misaligned, and key performance metrics were inexplicably altered. At first, Isabella assumed it w

g realization settled in-som

who had access to the campaign files. "Jared, have you noticed anything u

. "Everything seemed fine yesterday.

rns of disruption were too precise, too targeted. Someone wanted her to fail

to close in on her as she approached his office, her pulse quickening. He was reviewing reports wh

g my campaign. The analytics, reports-everything is being altered.

up, his eyes narr

strating the inconsistencies. Alexander observed si

"Someone is undermining you, Isabella. And not just casua

department. Maybe someone threatened by my role, or-" She hesitate

ely. This is serious. In this company, sabotage isn't just a professional threat-it's personal. S

But in the meantime, you need to protect your work. Double everything, secure your access, and don't share sensitive de

ne. This was no longer a game; it was

d carefully monitoring every file and email. Despite the pressure, she refused to let fear dictate her actions. She was

omaly that suggested a single source, someone with regular access during late hours. With careful cross-referencing, s

fessional adversary; he was actively trying to sabotage her reputation and jeo

exander arrived minutes later, expression unrea

s. "He's manipulating the files, likely trying to ma

lry-it's an attack on the company, and he won't hesitate to escalate." He paused, studying her. "Are you prep

her hands shaking slightly despite h

onfront him directly, but we must proceed carefully. Public exposure would damage the

sabella observed discreetly from a nearby conference room, watching as Alexand

but firm. "This behavior is unacceptable, and it stops immediately. Fa

n't know what you're talking about," he

is clear, and I will not allow your actions to jeopardize th

. "Identifying the source so quickly was impressive. Most people would have fal

th relief. "Thank you, Alexander. I coul

cause of competitors, but because ambition can make people act recklessly. You've shown r

realized, but she had survived-and not just survived, she had taken control. The lessons were clear: trust

essure, and the intensity of their interactions-charged with unspoken tension-was impossible to ignore. She was beginning to understand

ttraction. She had entered Blackwood Industries to prove herself, but she now realiz

n this world of ambition, wealth, and secrets, only the strong survived. And