The first light of dawn barely touched the mansion, and yet Aria could not sleep. Her mind churned with everything that had happened over the past days—the party, the attacks, the betrayals, and most recently, the discovery of Lorena’s treachery. Each revelation had left her feeling increasingly vulnerable, but also strangely determined. She could no longer afford ignorance, not in Lucian’s world.Sister Helena had arrived at the mansion that morning, her face pale and anxious. Aria sensed immediately that the visit was not just a friendly call. Helena had always been careful, protective, a shield between Aria and the darker truths of her family. But now, the calm the older woman usually carried was replaced by urgency, her hands trembling slightly as she clutched an envelope tightly.“Aria… I have something you need to see,” Helena said softly, beckoning her to a quiet corner of the sitting room.Aria followed, her curiosity piqued and her heart already pounding. She had learned to t
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