geles, the morning sun illuminated a lu

sofa, his eyes glued to the screenshot o

ng smile spread across h

g room, carrying two mugs of blac

ith greed. "The engagement metrics on this stunt are off

lashed in his eyes. "I'm going to use this momentum. I'm going to act

y. "Don't play with fire, kid. The capital backing E

s. The Carlisle Group headquarters, a towering mon

an Kane stood perfectly still before the floor-to-ceiling

s as he looked down at the endless stream of traf

ogany door. His executive assistant p

lly held out a thick, b

public relations matter concerning Ms. Carlisle that requires your immediate attention." The assistant then smoothly raised the tab

massive office seemed

in the depths of Brennan's dark eyes. His jaw

s boss's aura. "Sir, the background checks and the capital inje

pped a slow, rhythmic beat against

nnan asked. His voice was a low, reson

y. "Yes. Her manager has gi

n the black folder. He reached into his suit ja

mation agreement. Without a second of hesitation, he

ck. He could not fathom why this notoriously private, ruthless t

rned his gaze back to the window, his eyes narrowing

sun had already begun to set, casting

owly. Maeve, Eleonora's personal

ched out. She grabbed the tightly wound c

. She opened her eyes, a heavy scowl of

Her hands shook as she

account of Eleonora's agency. A new post h

It officially announced that Eleonora Carlisle was joini

ora's brain. Her lungs hitched. She shot up from