Chapter 23 The Wests' Grand Celebration

In Bryan West's office, hidden cameras were already in place. All the footage streamed to Melanie's smartphone in a grid pattern. She instructed the driver to send her home.

Not long after, Annie's people disguised as paparazzi arrived and positioned themselves outside the West Corp's building, just as Lena Jones peered out from Bryan's office window.

Lena panicked and dialed Bryan's number on her phone.

On the other end, Melanie picked up the phone and answered the call.

"Babe, I'm trapped at the West Corp. You have to come and..."

Before Lena could finish her sentence, Melanie pressed the play button on her computer, playing a pre-recorded conversation Annie had prepared for Lena to hear.

"Whose call is that, Bryan?"

"It doesn't matter. You're the one I'm focused on."

"Really?"

"Of course."

"You know, I see you hanging around Lena often. I thought you liked her type."

"That's impossible. She's a celebrity. And she's friendly with many men. You, on the other hand, are elega