The following morning, Kevin woke up in the master suite of the yacht, Isabelle still asleep beside him. The night before had been a whirlwind of passion and conversation, but as much as Kevin enjoyed the connection with her, his mind was already focused on his next move.
He had just sealed the deal with Delacroix Timepieces, but there was still so much more to accomplish. Claire had mentioned something about a new competitor entering the luxury market—a man named Marcus Lyle, a tech billionaire who had recently started investing in high-end fashion and real estate.
Kevin had heard of Marcus before. He was known for being ruthless in business, buying out competitors and turning their companies into goldmines. But now, it seemed Marcus had set his sights on Kevin's territory.
As Kevin stared at his phone, he received an alert from Claire.
[Claire]: Marcus Lyle is in town. He's scheduled a press conference later today. Word is he's launching a new luxury brand to rival Delacroix. Thought you'd want to know.
Kevin's jaw tightened. He didn't like competition—especially not from someone like Marcus, who was known for playing dirty. But if Marcus thought he could challenge Kevin, he was sorely mistaken.
This city wasn't big enough for two billionaires with ambitions as vast as theirs.
Kevin stood up, leaving Isabelle to sleep a little longer. He had a new battle to prepare for. Marcus Lyle might be a formidable opponent, but Kevin had something Marcus didn't: a system that ensured he could never lose.
And Kevin Anderson wasn't about to let anyone threaten his empire.
The game had just begun.