Tangled in Power

The boardroom was silent, with the only sound being Nathaniel Knight's fingers tapping against the slick, polished table. His icy glare traveled across the room, capturing the attention of everyone in it. As CEO of Knight Industries, he had built an empire through ruthlessness, strategic genius, and the ability to destroy anyone who dared to challenge him. But now, when his gaze focused on her, something changed.

Sabrina Vance stood at the edge of the room, trying her best to remain invisible. She was new—an outsider—and she knew that in this world, she had no place. The corporate world was nothing like the world she had known. It was cold, unforgiving, and filled with people willing to sacrifice anything for power. Sabrina was not one of those individuals. She'd established her name on hard work, talent, and the ability to see through lies. She had no intention of becoming involved in these risky activities. It wasn't until she met Nathaniel Knight.

His reputation preceded him. The media painted him as a monster—cold, calculating, and without mercy. He was a legend in the business world, a man whose name struck fear into the hearts of anyone who dared to oppose him.But in that brief moment when his gaze met hers, Sabrina noticed something more. Something darker. Something made her heart accelerate and her palms sweat. She couldn't explain it, but she knew—Nathaniel Knight wasn't just a powerful man. He was a man hiding something. And for the first time in years, Sabrina found herself drawn to the mystery he embodied.

"Miss Vance," Nathaniel's voice broke through her thoughts, smooth as velvet but laced with an unmistakable edge. His gaze never wavered from hers, and for the briefest moment, she felt as if he could see right through her. "You're late."

The words weren't accusatory, but they held a weight that made Sabrina's heart skip a beat. She stood straighter, forcing herself to meet his gaze. "I apologize, Mr. Knight. It won't happen again."

His lips formed a half-smile that didn't reach his eyes. "See that it doesn't." His gaze returned to the board members, and Sabrina's breath stuck in her throat. She was unprepared for this. She wasn't prepared for him.

As the meeting continued, Sabrina's mind raced. Nathaniel's cold indifference only made her more determined to figure him out. There was something about him that unsettled her. The way his eyes darkened whenever he glanced at her, the subtle tension in his every movement—it was as though he was waiting for something. Watching her. And for some strange reason, Sabrina couldn't shake the feeling that she had just become a pawn in a game much larger than herself.

But one thing was clear: the man who sat at the head of Knight Industries was dangerous. And the closer Sabrina got to him, the more she realized that she would either be consumed by his darkness or dragged into a power struggle that could destroy her.

And as Nathaniel's eyes locked with hers once more, she knew one thing for sure: this was no ordinary CEO. He wasn't just playing the game—he owned it.