Kian had always known the day would come when he'd have to make a choice.
For years, he had fought to carve out his own space in this company, to prove that he wasn't just an omega fighting against a system designed to keep him at the bottom.
But now?
Now, he wasn't just fighting for survival.
Now, he was fighting for power.
And power didn't belong to the careful.
It belonged to those who were willing to take it.
Mercer had expected him to pick a side.
But Kian wasn't here to follow anyone.
He was here to control everything.
And after today?
Everyone would know it.
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The office was quieter than usual when Kian returned to his floor, but he could feel the shift in the air.
A few days ago, people had been watching him, waiting to see if he would align with Mercer.
Now?
Now, they were watching Mercer.
Waiting to see how he would respond.