Isabelle barely made it back inside after facing the press before her phone started vibrating relentlessly in her hand. Calls, messages, social media—her name was everywhere. Accusations flooded in from every corner of the internet, some calling her an irresponsible PR representative, others outright branding her a corporate traitor.Her hands trembled as she scrolled through the trending articles. Isabelle Rivers: PR Disaster? PR Horizon's Expert Caught in Scandal! Did She Leak the Polaris Tech's Past AI Breach?Ethan, who had followed her inside, noticed the way her jaw tightened and gently took her phone from her hands. "Stop reading those. They’ll only make things worse," he said, his voice firm but calm.She inhaled sharply, forcing herself to focus. "I need to find out how Rachel got that information."Ethan nodded. "We need to start digging, fast. We'll find something through the university press team head."Meanwhile, in PR Horizon’s main office, Allison and PR Horizon's manag
Isabelle stepped into the house, her entire body weighed down with exhaustion. It felt like she had been running on fumes the entire day, constantly on edge, constantly pushing forward, but never getting any closer to the truth. The scandal, the media, Vivian’s betrayal, Rachel’s disappearance—it was all too much.She shut the door behind her and let out a slow breath, rubbing her temples.Then, she noticed him.Liam was sitting on the couch in the dimly lit living room, one leg crossed over the other, his elbows resting on his knees. The sharp angles of his face were cast in shadow, but she could still see the tension in his clenched jaw, the storm brewing in his piercing blue eyes.He was waiting for her.The air between them was thick, heavy with unspoken words and bottled-up emotions."Liam," she murmured, surprised to see him.He stood up slowly, his movements deliberate, his gaze never leaving hers. "Do you have any idea how worried I was?" His voice was calm, but there was an u
Isabelle woke up to the soft glow of morning light filtering through her curtains, but her mind was already heavy with the events of the previous day. The anonymous message, the press storm, and the looming scandal surrounding Polaris AI all swirled together, refusing to let her rest.Determined to get answers, she got ready quickly, dressing in a sharp yet comfortable outfit, and headed straight for PR Horizon. Liam had gone out earlier on a business trip with Frank. By the time she arrived, Ethan was already waiting for her in the office, leaning against her desk with a cup of coffee in hand."You're early," Isabelle noted, dropping her bag on the chair.Ethan smirked. "So are you. I figured you wouldn’t be able to sleep with everything going on."Isabelle rasied a eyebrow at him. “I'm married Ethan. I slept well.” Ethan rolled his eyes. “Ouch, my fault for being single. I don't know what married life feels like.”She laughed, rubbing her temples. "You're not completely wrong, the
The grand hall of the event center buzzed with anticipation as final preparations for the press conference took place. A massive banner stood at the front, bearing the bold words:"Official Press Conference for Polaris Technology on Security Breach of Polaris Technology's Artificial Intelligence."Rows of chairs were neatly arranged, already filling up with reporters, journalists, and industry professionals. Camera crews set up their equipment, adjusting angles and testing sound. Journalists took their places, flipping open their laptops, setting their microphones, and whispering among themselves, speculating on the upcoming statements.Tension hung in the air. Polaris Tech had been under heavy scrutiny, and today’s conference was either going to fix their image or shatter it further.In the makeup room, Vivian sat stiffly in a chair as a stylist applied the finishing touches to her look. She stared at her reflection, her expression unreadable.The door opened, and Isabelle walked in,
The hall was in chaos.Reporters shouted over one another, flashing cameras lit up the room like a lightning storm, and the murmurs of scandal spread like wildfire. Isabelle stood protectively beside Vivian, her body tensed as she tried to shield her from the crowd. The sheer number of journalists pressing forward made it impossible for them to leave.Ethan tried to force his way toward them, but just as he took a step forward, the hall doors burst open.More reporters flooded in, their faces alight with excitement as they rushed toward the epicenter of the scandal. They had caught wind of the breaking news, and nothing—not security, not common decency—could stop them from getting firsthand information."Miss Vivian! Is it true Polaris Tech committed insurance fraud?""Did you knowingly expose customer data for money?""What do you have to say about the insurance company's statement?"Vivian stood frozen, her eyes wide, her breath shallow. The weight of the allegations pressed down on
The grand hall that had moments ago been a battleground of accusations and revelations was now eerily empty. The buzzing reporters had dispersed, carrying their explosive headlines with them, leaving only a few stray papers fluttering on the floor. The stage, once the center of an unexpected spectacle, now seemed abandoned, except for Marcus, who remained seated in his chair, his expression unreadable.Isabelle stood several feet away, still gripping the fabric of her blazer tightly, her mind racing with everything that had just unfolded. Vivian’s outburst, Marcus’s cold demeanor, the revelation of a calculated betrayal—none of it sat right with her. But more than that, the way Vivian had reacted, the way she had screamed at Marcus as if he had done something far worse than just expose her crimes, unsettled Isabelle deeply.She swallowed her hesitation and took a step forward. “What did you do?” she asked, her voice firm but quiet.Marcus lifted his head lazily, his smirk still in pla
Isabelle gripped the steering wheel, her knuckles turning white as she maneuvered through the dimly lit streets. She wasn’t supposed to be doing this.Both Allison and Ethan had warned her—stay away.But how could she?The way Vivian had been dragged away, the panic in her eyes, the sheer weight of what had happened—it wouldn’t leave Isa’s mind. And Marcus... she had never trusted him completely. Something about him had always felt off.Now, more than ever, she needed answers.She arrived at the detention center, her heart pounding as she stepped out of the car. It was a grim-looking building, surrounded by barbed wire and guarded heavily. What the hell am I doing? she wondered. But it was too late to turn back now.After going through security and the necessary formalities, she sat in the visitation area, waiting. The fluorescent lights flickered above her, making the dull gray walls feel even colder.The door on the other side of the glass partition buzzed open.Vivian stepped in.I
Isabelle gripped the steering wheel, her knuckles turning white as she maneuvered through the dimly lit streets. She wasn’t supposed to be doing this.Both Allison and Ethan had warned her—stay away.But how could she?The way Vivian had been dragged away, the panic in her eyes, the sheer weight of what had happened—it wouldn’t leave Isa’s mind. And Marcus... she had never trusted him completely. Something about him had always felt off.Now, more than ever, she needed answers.She arrived at the detention center, her heart pounding as she stepped out of the car. It was a grim-looking building, surrounded by barbed wire and guarded heavily. What the hell am I doing? she wondered. But it was too late to turn back now.After going through security and the necessary formalities, she sat in the visitation area, waiting. The fluorescent lights flickered above her, making the dull gray walls feel even colder.The door on the other side of the glass partition buzzed open.Vivian stepped in.I
Isabelle took a deep breath before stepping out of her office. It was time for the meeting with the marketing team, and she had already put together a few ideas on how to boost Polaris AI’s public image. As she made her way toward the meeting room, she spotted Selena walking ahead of her, her posture stiff, her steps quick and purposeful."Selena," Isa called out.Selena didn’t stop.Isa frowned but quickened her pace until she caught up and gently grabbed Selena’s arm. The woman turned sharply, her eyes flashing with irritation."What do you want?" Selena asked coldly.Isa let go of her arm and met her gaze with calm confidence. "Look, I know you don’t like me here. You think I’m here to take your position, but you don’t have to worry about that. I have no intention of staying in Polaris Tech permanently."Selena’s expression didn’t change, but there was a flicker of curiosity in her eyes."I’ll be gone in three weeks," Isa continued, her voice steady. "I was brought in temporarily,
The towering glass building of Polaris Technologies loomed before Isabelle as she stepped out of the car. The sleek, modern exterior was almost like Anderson Corp’s, yet there was no sense of familiarity—this wasn’t her first time here. But today, everything was different. Today, she was not a visitor or a negotiator. She was an employee. Even if temporary.With a deep breath, she adjusted her blouse and made her way through the entrance. The moment she stepped inside, the air changed. Whispers rippled through the lobby like a wave, eyes discreetly flicking in her direction. Some employees murmured with excitement, others with skepticism."So that’s Isabelle Rivers? Liam Anderson's wife?""I heard she’s brilliant.""I heard she played a big role in the security breach scandal. She even held a press conference. What’s she doing here?"" Has she been hired permanently by Mr Carter?"Isabelle kept her head high, ignoring the murmurs as she reached the reception desk. The receptionist, a
Isabelle gripped the steering wheel, her knuckles turning white as she maneuvered through the dimly lit streets. She wasn’t supposed to be doing this.Both Allison and Ethan had warned her—stay away.But how could she?The way Vivian had been dragged away, the panic in her eyes, the sheer weight of what had happened—it wouldn’t leave Isa’s mind. And Marcus... she had never trusted him completely. Something about him had always felt off.Now, more than ever, she needed answers.She arrived at the detention center, her heart pounding as she stepped out of the car. It was a grim-looking building, surrounded by barbed wire and guarded heavily. What the hell am I doing? she wondered. But it was too late to turn back now.After going through security and the necessary formalities, she sat in the visitation area, waiting. The fluorescent lights flickered above her, making the dull gray walls feel even colder.The door on the other side of the glass partition buzzed open.Vivian stepped in.I
Isabelle gripped the steering wheel, her knuckles turning white as she maneuvered through the dimly lit streets. She wasn’t supposed to be doing this.Both Allison and Ethan had warned her—stay away.But how could she?The way Vivian had been dragged away, the panic in her eyes, the sheer weight of what had happened—it wouldn’t leave Isa’s mind. And Marcus... she had never trusted him completely. Something about him had always felt off.Now, more than ever, she needed answers.She arrived at the detention center, her heart pounding as she stepped out of the car. It was a grim-looking building, surrounded by barbed wire and guarded heavily. What the hell am I doing? she wondered. But it was too late to turn back now.After going through security and the necessary formalities, she sat in the visitation area, waiting. The fluorescent lights flickered above her, making the dull gray walls feel even colder.The door on the other side of the glass partition buzzed open.Vivian stepped in.I
The grand hall that had moments ago been a battleground of accusations and revelations was now eerily empty. The buzzing reporters had dispersed, carrying their explosive headlines with them, leaving only a few stray papers fluttering on the floor. The stage, once the center of an unexpected spectacle, now seemed abandoned, except for Marcus, who remained seated in his chair, his expression unreadable.Isabelle stood several feet away, still gripping the fabric of her blazer tightly, her mind racing with everything that had just unfolded. Vivian’s outburst, Marcus’s cold demeanor, the revelation of a calculated betrayal—none of it sat right with her. But more than that, the way Vivian had reacted, the way she had screamed at Marcus as if he had done something far worse than just expose her crimes, unsettled Isabelle deeply.She swallowed her hesitation and took a step forward. “What did you do?” she asked, her voice firm but quiet.Marcus lifted his head lazily, his smirk still in pla
The hall was in chaos.Reporters shouted over one another, flashing cameras lit up the room like a lightning storm, and the murmurs of scandal spread like wildfire. Isabelle stood protectively beside Vivian, her body tensed as she tried to shield her from the crowd. The sheer number of journalists pressing forward made it impossible for them to leave.Ethan tried to force his way toward them, but just as he took a step forward, the hall doors burst open.More reporters flooded in, their faces alight with excitement as they rushed toward the epicenter of the scandal. They had caught wind of the breaking news, and nothing—not security, not common decency—could stop them from getting firsthand information."Miss Vivian! Is it true Polaris Tech committed insurance fraud?""Did you knowingly expose customer data for money?""What do you have to say about the insurance company's statement?"Vivian stood frozen, her eyes wide, her breath shallow. The weight of the allegations pressed down on
The grand hall of the event center buzzed with anticipation as final preparations for the press conference took place. A massive banner stood at the front, bearing the bold words:"Official Press Conference for Polaris Technology on Security Breach of Polaris Technology's Artificial Intelligence."Rows of chairs were neatly arranged, already filling up with reporters, journalists, and industry professionals. Camera crews set up their equipment, adjusting angles and testing sound. Journalists took their places, flipping open their laptops, setting their microphones, and whispering among themselves, speculating on the upcoming statements.Tension hung in the air. Polaris Tech had been under heavy scrutiny, and today’s conference was either going to fix their image or shatter it further.In the makeup room, Vivian sat stiffly in a chair as a stylist applied the finishing touches to her look. She stared at her reflection, her expression unreadable.The door opened, and Isabelle walked in,
Isabelle woke up to the soft glow of morning light filtering through her curtains, but her mind was already heavy with the events of the previous day. The anonymous message, the press storm, and the looming scandal surrounding Polaris AI all swirled together, refusing to let her rest.Determined to get answers, she got ready quickly, dressing in a sharp yet comfortable outfit, and headed straight for PR Horizon. Liam had gone out earlier on a business trip with Frank. By the time she arrived, Ethan was already waiting for her in the office, leaning against her desk with a cup of coffee in hand."You're early," Isabelle noted, dropping her bag on the chair.Ethan smirked. "So are you. I figured you wouldn’t be able to sleep with everything going on."Isabelle rasied a eyebrow at him. “I'm married Ethan. I slept well.” Ethan rolled his eyes. “Ouch, my fault for being single. I don't know what married life feels like.”She laughed, rubbing her temples. "You're not completely wrong, the
Isabelle stepped into the house, her entire body weighed down with exhaustion. It felt like she had been running on fumes the entire day, constantly on edge, constantly pushing forward, but never getting any closer to the truth. The scandal, the media, Vivian’s betrayal, Rachel’s disappearance—it was all too much.She shut the door behind her and let out a slow breath, rubbing her temples.Then, she noticed him.Liam was sitting on the couch in the dimly lit living room, one leg crossed over the other, his elbows resting on his knees. The sharp angles of his face were cast in shadow, but she could still see the tension in his clenched jaw, the storm brewing in his piercing blue eyes.He was waiting for her.The air between them was thick, heavy with unspoken words and bottled-up emotions."Liam," she murmured, surprised to see him.He stood up slowly, his movements deliberate, his gaze never leaving hers. "Do you have any idea how worried I was?" His voice was calm, but there was an u