Emily’s POV I was shocked at first. They looked ready to shoot at me, and their entrance was so chaotic that it meant that they didn’t work for Alexander. My life was now at risk because I decided to play with fire. And then… I saw Alexander’s face. He wasn’t angry, he wasn’t scared. He was annoyed. “I told you to wait for my signal.” They were his men? Why did he do something like this? Was he trying to scare me? As I stood there, surrounded by armed men, thousands of questions appeared in my mind, making a sense of dread washed over me like a tidal wave. It was clear that Alexander's influence extended far beyond what I had ever imagined, and now I was at his mercy. But despite the fear that threatened to consume me, I refused to back down. I squared my shoulders and met Alexander's gaze head-on, a flicker of defiance burning bright within me. "What is this?" I demanded, my voice trembling with anger and uncertainty. "Some kind of sick joke?" Alexander's expression rem
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