Chapter 80:A Subtle Manipulation

Eleanor sat in her office, the weight of her recent decisions pressing heavily on her mind. She had dismissed Richard, knowing full well that his incompetence would only hinder her plans. But as she stared out the window, watching the city lights twinkle in the distance, she couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling that had settled in her chest. Alexander was back, and his return signaled a shift in the power dynamics she had carefully cultivated. She tapped her fingers on the desk, her mind racing through possible scenarios. Alexander’s presence complicated things, but it also presented opportunities. Eleanor had always believed in the adage that the best way to destroy an enemy was from within. And now, with Richard growing more desperate and Olivia becoming more involved, she saw a chance to exploit the fractures within her own family. Eleanor knew that Richard was a weak link. His impulsive nature and bruised ego made him easy to manipulate. But Olivia… Olivia was different. She was sha