Chapter 16

Amelia's POV

The atmosphere in the boardroom was thick with tension as Ethan and I sat across from each other, our faces etched with concern. The once thriving company that Ethan had built from the ground up now faced its darkest hour. A major scandal had erupted, threatening not only his reputation but also the financial stability of the entire empire. The stakes were high, and the weight of responsibility rested heavily on our shoulders.

Ethan's voice was laced with frustration as he addressed the board members gathered around the polished mahogany table. "We cannot let this scandal define us. We must fight to protect everything we have built," he declared, his voice unwavering despite the storm raging within.

The room erupted in a chorus of anxious murmurs, each member of the board sharing their concerns and suggestions. As the conversations grew louder, I leaned in closer to Ethan, my voice barely above a whisper. "We need to find the source of this scandal, Ethan. There must be s