148: Out of the Blue

Emma couldn't help but feel a sense of unease as she awaited the arrival of the person her brother, Maxwell, had so strongly recommended. Despite her reservations, she understood the importance of keeping an open mind. As she busied herself with paperwork, trying to distract from the rising anticipation, the door to her office swung open. The man who stepped in caught Emma off guard, sending a wave of recognition through her. The man's features seemed eerily familiar, yet Emma struggled to place him. It wasn't until he began to speak that the pieces fell into place – he was none other than Ethan, a fierce rival of her ex-husband, Alex, from their earlier entrepreneurial days. Emma remembered the intense competition between Ethan and Alex, a rivalry that seemed to consume them both, each striving to outdo the other in their respective fields. The news had even hinted at their mutual disdain, making this encounter all the more intriguing. As Ethan introduced himself, Emma's s