The Warlord's Revenge

Chapter 63

Allies and Enemies

Victor leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples as exhaustion weighed him down. It had been a hellish day. Maria's poison had spread through every corner of his company, from the boardroom to the press, leaving him scrambling to contain the damage. But it wasn’t over yet. He knew Maria well enough to understand this was just the beginning. She wasn’t going to stop until she had burned everything he had built to the ground.

His gaze drifted toward Emma. She was still sitting across the room, staring at her phone, no doubt watching the media storm unfold in real time. Her face was pale, her usual spark dimmed by the weight of the situation. But despite the toll the day had taken, there was something in her eyes that still burned, a defiant fire that refused to go out.

Victor pushed away from his desk, walking over to her. “Emma,” he said, his voice low but firm. “We’re not letting her win. Not like this.”

Emma looked up, her expression softening as she met his ga