The Heir's Gambler

anonymous message on her phone. The words blur

atch your back-someone close

expecting the words to change, but they stayed the same. Cold, sharp, a

the shadows, waiting for her to make a wrong move. She fought the urge to call security, to demand answers, but s

trained for crises, raised to navigate treacherous waters. But this-this felt different. Thi

rtrait, proudly displayed behind her desk, seemed to watch her, a

thoughts. Bella's assistant, Emma,

she said, her voice tight. "The board is convening ag

for the perfect moment to strike. She clenched her fists, her mind racing. His charming smile, his smooth words-it was all a cov

nd. This was no time to show fear. Dominic wanted her to

said, her voice

had been clear: someone within Kingston Enterprises was betraying her. An

iliar-her father's trusted advisors, the ones who had helped him build the empire. But now, those same faces were filled wi

xed, his smile infuriatingly calm. He turned toward her

d smoothly, "so gla

oised. "What's so urgent, Dominic?" she asked, taking her seat at the end

g with false concern. "It seems there have been... discrepancies in some of your recent decisions. Several con

on neutral. "Mismanaged contracts?" she repeated

a little distracted, Bella. Understandable, given the circumstances. But the

orrection? He was trying to undermine her, to paint he

a, we've been reviewing your recent performance, and there are concerns. The market's confidence i

new this was more than just a matter of business. It was Dominic'

hese men, but now, they

ther's passing," Bella said firmly. "The market is always volati

"You're under an enormous amount of pressure, Bella. It's understandable that mistake

n, and she could see the doubt growing in the eyes of the

ouldn't l

ly capable of leading this company, Dominic," she said, her voice co

lit second, but it was enough to

ot questioning your capability, but Dominic has made some valid points. Perhaps it'

was happening. They w

he edge of desperation out of her voice. "This is my co

about more than just titles. It's about results. And right now, Kingston Enterprises is vulner

e the betrayal in their eyes. They were align

g, Dominic?" she asked quietly

d I-co-CEOs. Greyson International and Kingston Enterprises working tog

man who had been circling her like a pre

e her. This was his plan all along. To force her in

shaking with barely controlled ange

board is voting tonight. If they agree with me... well, let's

of the situation hit her like a freight train. She was outnumbered, outm

their expressions unreadable. Then, s

world sh