Keen IT and Sophist Software are competitors in the software industry. Erica Smithers, who was Keen$$s chief development officer, won a prestigious industry award for her exceptional accomplishments. Sophist was eager to employ Erica. Consequently, Sophist$$s CEO invited her to lunch and made his best pitch: $$Leave Keen and come work for us$.$ We will triple whatever salary Keen is currently paying you.$$ Erica promptly quit her job at Keen and now works at Sophist. Sophist$$s actions can best be described as

Ethically questionable, but legally proper.

Intimidation.

Interference with contractual relations.

Unlawful means tort.