Chapter 255

If Elliot went to confront Allen alone, he'd be torn apart. But with Christine by his side, things might go differently. After all, Christine was Autumn and Allen's aunt. For the family to side with outsiders over their own would cut deep. In business, Elliot could accept being outmatched, but he could never allow himself to surrender. And the most devastating blows were always the ones aimed at the heart. Sure enough, Elliot calmed down somewhat. Still, Emilia couldn't shake the hacker attack from her mind. Compared to Olivia's trump card and Dawson's mysterious tech expert, her own skills felt average. She'd always been seen as exceptional. But now, she felt like she was trailing behind a league of pure genius. To say she didn't feel defeated would be a lie. Emilia had always aspired to be the best in her field. But these two setbacks made her realize just how far she still had to go. The gap frustrated her—and, if she was honest, made her a little jealous. Still, she wasn