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Chapter 45
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The smell of coffee drifted through the estate's kitchen as Luna cracked eggs into a ceramic bowl. She'd been awake since five, unable to sleep after everything that had happened. The FBI charges against Grayson. Victoria's arrest. The strange energy device that seemed to hum whenever she touched it."You're up early." Helena's voice made her jump.Luna turned to find her half-sister standing in the doorway, dark circles under her eyes. Helena looked smaller somehow, wearing one of Eleanor's old sweaters that hung loose on her frame."Couldn't sleep," Luna admitted, whisking the eggs. "Want some breakfast?"Helena hesitated. "I can make my own.""I'm already cooking." Luna poured the eggs into the heated pan. "Scrambled okay?""Yeah." Helena sat at the kitchen island, her fingers wrapped around a mug of coffee. "Luna, I need to say something.""If it's another apology—""It's not." Helena's voice was firm. "I mean, it is, but it's more than that. I've been thinking all night about wha
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The drive to Eleanor's mysterious property took them through winding back roads Luna had never seen before, despite living in New York her entire life. The city lights faded behind them until only darkness stretched ahead, broken occasionally by the glow of their headlights catching road signs she couldn't quite read. Grayson sat beside her in the backseat of Marcus's SUV, his hand finding hers in the darkness. Neither of them spoke, but she could feel the tension radiating from him. The FBI warrant was probably being processed right now. By morning, his face would be on every news channel in the country. Helena and Grace rode in the second vehicle with Eleanor, following close behind. Luna kept glancing back to make sure they were still there, as if the shadows might swallow them whole. "Turn here," Eleanor's voice crackled through the radio. "There's a gate about a mile up." Marcus slowed the SUV as they approached what looked like an abandoned entrance, overgrown with ivy and
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The boardroom emptied slowly, whispers trailing behind departing members like smoke. Luna remained in her chair, staring at the polished table where Victoria's final threat still seemed to echo. The Meridian Foundation. Another shadow from Richard Vaughn's past, another web of corruption waiting to ensnare them."Luna." Grayson's voice was gentle. "We should go."She looked up to find him watching her with concern. Around them, Helena gathered the scattered documents while Grace leaned against the wall, pale but determined. Eleanor had disappeared as quickly as she'd arrived, leaving only the faint scent of her perfume and more questions than answers."The Meridian Foundation," Luna said. "Do you know what she meant?"Grayson's jaw tightened. "I've heard the name. My father mentioned it occasionally, but I never paid attention. I thought it was just another charity front for tax breaks.""Nothing was ever just anything with Richard," Helena said, sliding a folder across the table. "I
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The boardroom at Vaughn Industries hummed with tension as members filed in for the emergency meeting. Luna sat beside Grayson at the polished mahogany table, her hands folded carefully in her lap to hide their trembling. Across the room, she spotted Victoria Kross entering with her legal team, dressed in an impeccable navy suit that screamed confidence. Victoria's eyes found Luna's and she smiled—a cold, triumphant expression that made Luna's skin crawl. Helena had played her part perfectly that morning, reporting that Luna was devastated by the leaked documents and questioning her loyalty to Grayson. Victoria believed she had won before the meeting even began. "Ladies and gentlemen," Chairman Morrison began, "we're here to address serious allegations regarding the foundation of Vaughn Industries and the legitimacy of several patents that form the backbone of our technology division." Grayson's jaw tightened, but he remained composed. "I welcome this discussion. Transparency has a
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The next morning, Luna stood before the imposing marble facade of First National Bank, clutching the power of attorney documents that would unlock twenty years of buried secrets. Helena walked beside her, both women silent as they climbed the steps into the building. "Are you ready for this?" Luna asked as they approached the safety deposit box area. Helena nodded, though her hands trembled slightly. "I need to know the truth about my father. All of it." The bank employee, Mrs. Rodriguez, verified Luna's documents with meticulous care before leading them into the private viewing room. Box 742 was larger than Luna had expected, and heavier. When Mrs. Rodriguez left them alone, Luna took a deep breath and lifted the lid. Inside lay stacks of documents, photographs, and several small recording devices that looked ancient by today's standards. Helena picked up a photograph from the top—a younger Elise and Victoria, arms around each other, smiling at the camera. "They really we
The Stranger At The Altar Chapter 45
Luna sat in the passenger seat of Grayson's car, watching the city blur past through tear-stained windows. The joy of seeing her mother awake still pulsed through her heart, but Helena's threat cast a dark shadow over everything. She pressed her phone against her palm, the weight of unspoken truths heavy in her chest. "The board meeting is in three hours," Grayson said, his knuckles white against the steering wheel. "Marcus says the leaked documents are already trending on financial news sites. Twenty years of my father's deals are being dissected." Luna turned to study his profile. Even in crisis, he maintained that controlled exterior she'd first fallen for. But she could see the tension in his jaw, the way his shoulders carried the burden of an empire built on stolen dreams. "Grayson," she began, then stopped. How could she tell him that Helena—her newly discovered half-sister—was part of the orchestrated attack? That she'd been given an ultimatum that could destroy everyth
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