Chapter 260: LegacyThe estate was quiet again.But not the same kind of quiet.Not the kind that came after destruction.This one felt… full.Days had passed since the docks burned.Since the message was sent.Since everyone understood—They weren’t just dealing with Valentino anymore.They were dealing with them.Aria stood on the balcony, the early morning sun warming her skin.The city stretched endlessly before her.Alive.Moving.Unaware of the shifts happening in the shadows.She rested her hand lightly against the railing.Breathing in slowly.For the first time in a long time—She wasn’t waiting for something to go wrong.She wasn’t bracing for impact.She was just… standing.Present.“You’re thinking again.”Valentino’s voice came from behind her.Low.Familiar.She didn’t turn immediately.“Not too much this time,” she replied softly.Footsteps approached.Then stopped just behind her.Close enough to feel him.“What changed?” he asked.Aria smiled slightly.“I did.”A paus
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