304: Hidden Agendas and Open Hearts

In the dimly lit study, the tension was palpable. Wayne and his brothers, Gable and Maxwell, were deep in discussion, their voices rising and falling with the weight of their worries. Wayne, leaning against the bookshelf, rubbed his temples as Gable paced the room. "Wayne, think about it," Gable implored, stopping to face him. "Bauer’s interest in Emma isn’t coincidental. There’s an angle he’s playing that we’re not seeing yet." Wayne frowned, his thoughts mirroring Gable's concerns. "Yes, and what bothers me more is Emma’s obliviousness to the potential dangers. She trusts too easily." Maxwell, always the mediator, chimed in, "We need a strategy, not just observations. Emma might be naive, but we can’t let her walk into a trap." Wayne sighed, his gaze shifting between his brothers. "Alright, let’s plan this out. Bauer is key here, but so is Emma. We need her to see what’s at stake without scaring her off. Gable, you’re closest to Emma. How do you suggest we bring this up