Scene 1: Victor's Discovery
Victor Calloway, Elliot's rival, learns about Amara during a meeting with a mutual industry contact. Watching a leaked clip of Amara and Elliot's rehearsal, Victor senses an opportunity to undermine Elliot's resurgence.
"She's raw, unpolished," Victor muses, "but the perfect pawn."
Victor instructs his team to dig into Amara's past, determined to find a way to exploit her insecurities.
Scene 2: The Threats Begin
Amara starts receiving anonymous messages, warning her to stay away from Elliot. At first, she dismisses them as jealous fans, but the messages grow more aggressive. One morning, she finds a threatening note slipped under her apartment door.
Amara confronts Elliot. "Who have you upset, and why are they coming after me?" she demands.
Elliot's face hardens. "Victor," he says quietly. "He won't stop until I'm out of the picture."