Cassian woke before dawn. The house was quiet, too quiet, the kind of silence that pressed against his ears. He lay still for a moment, staring at the ceiling, listening to his own breathing. For the first time in weeks, his mind felt clear.That alone should have warned him. He got out of bed and walked to the window. Outside, the city was just starting to become lively and behind him, Elowen slept on her side, one hand resting protectively over her stomach. Cassian watched her for a long moment. The twins were safe. That was what mattered most. That was what he kept telling himself.I’m winning, he thought.The legal pressure on his father was tightening. Key accounts had been frozen. Two allies had stepped back, choosing silence over loyalty. The evidence Cassian had gathered, clean, verified, and legal was finally being taken seriously.For the first time, Anton Vale was cornered.Cassian let out a loud breath.He dressed quietly and left the bedroom, closing the door with care.
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