Vows and Vengeance
ike a declaration of war. She wore a deep crimson dress, fitted to the curves she had once been too modest to flaunt. But tonight? Modesty was a memory. Tonight, she was steel. A ho
ow of Wolfe International, watching the headlines roll across her phone screen."This is insane," she muttered.Alexander appeared beside her, sipping his coffee. "You agreed to the game. Now we play.""It's one thing to pretend we're working together. But why did you tell them we're dating?"He shrugged, calm as always. "Because nothing disarms the enemy faster than making them jealous." "And what do you get out of this?" He turned toward her, eyes unreadable. "My enemies stop underestimating me. And maybe... I get to enjoy your company along the way." Yuna looked away, heart skipping once against her will. "You don't even know me.""I know your pain. That's enough to start." Their first public event together was a high-profile gala at the Mirador Hotel. Cameras flashed the moment they entered. Alexander wore midnight black; Yuna shimmered in a custom gold gown, her hand looped through his like she belonged there. David and Elsa were already there. Yuna stiffened. Alexander leaned down, whispering in her ear. "Smile like you've already won." So she did.As they approached the couple, the tension could've split the walls. David's jaw clenched. Elsa's eyes widened. "Well, if it isn't the blushing bride and... her groom," Yuna said sweetly. "Hope the honeymoon suite didn't come with too many stains." David's face turned pale. Elsa gasped. "What are you doing here?"Alexander answered coolly. "Making sure Yuna doesn't waste her time with people beneath her."Yuna's heart thundered in her chest-but she didn't flinch. Not once. As they walked away, she couldn't help but glance back at