270: A Frosty Dilemma

Emma’s return to the office had been anything but tranquil. Surrounded by unattended tasks and the echoes of her brothers’ decisions, she found herself questioning their recent actions. Three days of relentless work had left her drained, yearning for a reprieve she wasn’t sure would come. It was her assistant’s reminder that drew her back to the realm of personal obligations. “You’re due at Francis’ birthday tonight, Emma. Not a business engagement, I gather?” Acknowledging the personal nature of the event, Emma prepared to leave, hoping the evening would offer a break from her recent chaos. However, as she descended the steps of her workplace, she found herself ensnared in a situation far more complex than any business deal could ever be. Caught between the attentive gaze of Bauer in his car and the unexpected presence of Alex amongst the crowd, Emma felt the weight of decision pressing down upon her. The sight of her eldest brother, Wayne, emerging with a hint of amusement a