The Boardroom Heat

ct like nothing had happened. The morning after, she walked into the office, ex

ared her a glance when she walked in. "Moore's assets are frozen," he said. "The legal team is handling the

Moore isn't dead yet, he will be soon." Justin didn't look up. "That's not our c

s if their kiss hadn't been the most explosive thing to happen between them since the moment they met. She crossed her

ing slowly. "Katie-" "No," she interrupted. "You don't get to brush this off. Not after las

er voice flat. Justin ran a hand through his hair, looking frustrated. "You

him say it

Of course. Business comes fi

And just like that, they fell back into routine. But the

ermath

"suicide," according to the reports. Katie wasn't surprised. She sat in Jus

nterprises Found Dead

unreadable. "We knew it was coming." Katie studied him. "Does

. He knew what he was dealing with. He just thought he was untouchable. Katie nodded slo

smirked, but it didn't reach his eyes. "Not even

rous In

t. Midnight. Don't be late. Peck. Katie glanced at the message over Edin's shoulder. "I don't like

hen I'm coming with you." Justin hesitated. "Katie-" She cut him off. "Don't even try to

tay close." Katie smirked. "I th

ed. But before she could respond, he was already head

pent – A Ne

ooked almost amused as they approached. "Ah," he greeted. "My favorite troublemakers." Justin slid into th

tin asked. Peck took a slow sip of his drink. "Now, now. No need to be rude. We're partners, after all." Katie stiffened. "

ghtened. "That

should have seen this coming. "What do you want?" she asked warily. Peck leaned forward. "A business associate

ries. He's been stepping on my toes for too long. I want him discredited. I want his company to collapse. And I want you two to make it happen." Katie hesitated. This was bigg

own Katie's spine. She glanced at Justin, her stomach twisting. They had played th