Chapter 77

Camille stared at the presentation on her tablet, numbers and projections swimming before her eyes. Three weeks had passed since the Phoenix Gala, since her confrontations with Stefan and her parents. The media frenzy had begun to die down, replaced by speculation about her next moves as Victoria Kane’s heir and rising tech executive.

She swiped through the slides once more, trying to focus on the upcoming meeting. Kane Industries was launching its most ambitious project yet, a revolutionary clean energy system that could transform entire cities. The investment required was staggering, the risks enormous. Victoria had surprised her by putting Camille in charge of the entire operation, calling it her “graduation project.”

Her office door opened, and Rebecca appeared with a concerned expression. “Ms. Kane, Mr. Pierce is here. He’s early.”

Camille checked her watch. Twenty minutes early, to be exact. Typical Alexander, always operating on his own schedule.

“Send