The pact

As Lilian navigated the road to her home, her thoughts remained tumultuous as she replayed her recent conversation with Wendy, merely two hours ago. During the confrontation, Wendy had spelled it out for her that she'd expose her secret if her demands were not met.

Stealing a glance at her son, who sat in the passenger's seat and gazed out the window, Lilian felt a pang of anguish as he remained unaware of his mother's internal struggles and the truth of his own identity, about not being an Anderson.

Lilian redirected her attention to the road, heaving a deep breath as she wracked her brain for a solution to her predicament. She was torn between two choices: One, she could refuse and face Wendy's wrath, including an end to her career. Or. Two, she could comply and face Leonardo's fury. While Leonardo could be ruthless and forgiving, Wendy was pure evil. Lilian didn't know what to do at this point. She was sick and tired of always being at the mercy of Wendy's threats. It infuriated he