Contracted to the Cold Ceo
A quiet, subtle warmth bloomed in Emaline’s chest, cutting straight through the lingering chill of the morning's revelations.
Liam stepped around the heavy curtain, holding an encrypted tablet and checking his watch. "Press room is locked, guys. Every major network from New York to London is streaming live. You're on in thirty seconds."
Emaline turned toward the stage lights, smoothing down the front of her white jacket.
Aiden held out his arm—not as a superior leading a subordinate, but as an open invitation. Emaline looked at his arm, then stepped up directly beside him, placing her hand firmly over his forearm.