Victor’s last words linger in the observation room. Adrian Reyes would burn the entire world before letting anyone take his wife. No one speaks. Not the detectives. Not Marcus. Not even me. Because for a moment, all I can do is look at Adrian. He hasn’t moved since Victor said it. His arms are still crossed. His posture rigid. His expression calm. But I feel something different now. Not anger. Not fear. Something deeper. Marcus breaks the silence first. “Well,” he mutters, “that’s both romantic and slightly terrifying.” Adrian exhales slowly. Then he finally steps away from the observation glass. Inside the interrogation room, the detectives gather their files, signaling the end of the questioning. Victor leans back in his chair, looking exhausted. For the first time tonight, he doesn’t glance toward me again. His eyes remain fixed on the table. Marcus stretches his arms. “So. That concludes the villain confession portion of our evening.” Adrian turns toward the door. “W
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