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.

Jada dash off, half–wishing she could be a fly on the wall for the impending showdown with

you’re here about Emma’s promotion, save your breath.

by favoring Emma. “What will

work, fixing Inga with a steady, steely gaze. “Are you

words, insisting her concerns were purely

ourselves. Our relationship is strictly

declared she could outperform Emma and professed her unwavering support for him,

speechless. Choosing her over his own kin? Impossible. But before he could respond, Inga began disrobing, first her jacket,

with disbelief, Mr. Carson couldn’t grasp her intentions. Was she implying Emma used personal favors for advancement? As he processed this, eyes wide in shock at Inga’s boldness, the

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