*"Why does it feel like everything I touch turns into chaos?"* Alex whispered, staring out at the glittering city lights from the balcony of their penthouse. The cold wind bit into their skin, but it couldn't numb the storm brewing inside.
The events of the last few days had left Alex spiraling. Evelyn's latest maneuver had not only endangered their fragile alliance with Sarah but also exposed cracks in the legacy they were trying to protect. The company's board meeting earlier that day was a battlefield, where accusations flew, alliances faltered, and Alex found themselves cornered.
Yet, amidst the chaos, Max's unwavering presence stood out. He was becoming a steadying force, but one Alex wasn't sure they could trust completely.
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