At six in the morning, the alarms at the estate blared.Marcus rushed into the study. "Miss Harper, Miles Sterling is here. He's surrounded the estate with over twenty men."I rose from the sofa and saw the fleet of black cars parked outside the gates.Julian came to my side, his tone just as calm. "It seems he found out about last night.""Let him in," I said, smoothing my clothes. "It's time to finish this."Marcus frowned. "Miss Harper, that's too dangerous.""It's fine," Julian said with a nod. "Let him in. But only Miles."As expected, it wasn't long before Miles burst into the study.His eyes were bloodshot, his suit wrinkled. He looked like he hadn't slept in days."Harper, come back with me," he said, his voice hoarse. "Apex Harbor is a mess. Only I can protect you."Julian stepped in front of me, blocking Miles's path."Mr. Sterling, her choices are her own to make."Miles glared at Julian, his eyes crimson. "Stay out of this. This is Sterling family business.""I am not a Ste
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