king down powerful figures who thought they were untouchable. But no story had ever felt as risky-or as personal-as this one. Her target? Adrian Sinclai

ss scandal. Someone close to Adrian was plotting against him. But was Adrian a victim in all this... or was he part of the deception? Her mind flashed back to the one time she had met him-at a charity gala six months ago. Their interaction had been brief, but unforgettable. He had looked at her with something she couldn't quite define-curiosity? Amusement? A challenge? "Ms. Carter, I've read your work," he had said that night, swirling a glass of whiskey in his hand. "You have a talent for exposing secrets. I wonder what you'd write