After the brief interlude, Vivienne quickly recalibrated her emotions.

Her dad had set his sights on the company, and she couldn't afford any slip-ups at this pivotal moment. For several days straight, the company was in turmoil, with partnerships crumbling left and right, mostly due to last-minute cancellations by the other party.

Vivienne wasn't fazed. She was biding her time, waiting for her dad to make his next move.

Cyrus found her nonchalance intriguing.

"Aren't ...