Discomfort struck Sienna like a sudden draft through an open door, sharp and exposing. It felt as though her private calculations had been dragged into the light and examined from every angle.
She had Frederick exactly where she wanted him. Attentive, indulgent, pliant, but even she could not deny the truth pressing against her chest. Franklin was the real prize.
Measured by wealth and influence, Frederick simply did not compare. His reach dominated Chicago, yes, and the Manhattan branch he had recently established showed promise, but it was still a shadow when set beside the sheer weight of Titan Capital Group.
Franklin's name carried gravity, and doors opened before he even reached them.
Sienna forced a smile, schooling her expression into something light and charming, but
