425: Unseen Ties

Emma’s phone rang incessantly as she tried to focus on the reports in front of her. With a resigned sigh, she finally picked up. Wayne’s voice was quick and to the point. “So, the rumor mill’s been working overtime. You’re making waves with Bauer, huh? Tell me it’s not as bad as they say,” he said, half-joking, half-concerned. Emma rolled her eyes, her voice a mixture of amusement and frustration. “Wayne, you’re reading too much into it. It’s all smoke without fire. But it’s interesting, you know. I think Clarke Zodiac and his puppet, Lillian, are behind these stories. They’re just trying to rattle us.” Wayne’s tone hardened. “I wouldn’t put it past Clarke Zodiac and his stupid son. The man’s got a knack for dirty tricks. But remember, our company’s reputation is at stake. We need a game plan.” Emma tapped her pen against the desk, her mind racing. “I’m one step ahead, big brother. I’ve started spinning this to our advantage. Let them watch; we’ll control the narrative.” As the si