arine smile, she rehearsed her lines, feigning remorse for her earlier behavior."I'm so sorry, Emma," Olivia murmured, her voice dripping with false empathy. "I was simply caugh

at's rightfully mine."Alexa nodded, understanding the determination in her friend's eyes. "Just promise me you'll be careful," she pleaded. "Olivia is not to be underestimated."Emma squeezed Alexa's hand reassuringly. "I know, Alexa. But I have to do this, for my family, for my legacy. I can't let Olivia and Daniel win, not after everything they've done."Alexa's brow furrowed with worry. "I just don't want you to get hurt, Emma. You've been through so much already."Emma offered her friend a small, sad smile. "I appreciate your concern, Alexa. But this is something I have to do, no matter the cost. I've spent too many years running from my past. It's time to face it head-on."Alexa nodded reluctantly, understanding the weight of Emma's decision. "Alright, Emma. I'll support you, no matter what. Just promise me you'll be careful, okay?"Emma pulled Alexa into a tight embrace. "I promise, Alexa. And thank you, for always being there for me."As they parted ways, both women felt the weight of the challenges that lay ahead. Emma knew that her confrontation with Olivia and Daniel was inevitable, but she was determined to emerge victorious, no matter the cost.Back at Everly Jewelry, Olivia sat at her desk, her fingers drumming impatiently on the polished surface. She had sent the invitation to Emma, and now she waited with bated breath for the woman's response.Just then, a knock on the door interrupted her thoughts."Come in," Olivia called, her expression carefully composed.Daniel entered the office, his expression grave."Olivia, we need to talk," he said, his voice low.Olivia's heart raced. "What is it, Daniel? Have you heard back from Emma?"Daniel nodded, his brow furrowed. "Yes, and she's agreed to come in and meet with us."Olivia felt a surge of triumph, but she quickly schooled her features. "Excellent. When will she be arriving?""Tomorrow morning," Daniel replied, his tone cautious. "But Olivia, I think we need to tread carefully with this. Emma is clearly a wildcard, and we can't afford to underestimate her."Olivia waved a dismissive hand. "Nonsense, Daniel. I've got this all under control. Once I get her back in this office, I'll have her eating out of the palm of my hand."Daniel's expression darkened. "Olivia, I'm serious. We need to be vigilant. Emma has already proven that she's not afraid to challenge us, and I don't want to risk everything we've built