Chapter 9

Isobel had always been capable and independent. Compared to her, Zara looked like a cheap knockoff. For the first time, Dominic wondered if he'd made a terrible mistake by betting everything on Zara just because of his stubbornness. The answer to his question showed itself the very next day. The launch was supposed to be a big moment for Knight Tech. Instead, it turned into a train wreck. Under the bright stage lights, Zara stepped out in a designer gown, looking polished to perfection like a star. But despite the flawless makeup and stunning silhouette, the panic in her eyes broke right through the facade. She clutched the script and read line after line in a flat, mechanical voice. Every time the script got even a little technical, she stumbled over the words and covered it with an awkward smile. At first, the audience was caught up in her looks. But when she kept tripping over her lines, the murmurs started to ripple through the room. Zara only panicked more. Then came the