Chapter 41

Rachel’s Point of ViewLucas led me to one of the smaller sitting rooms near the east wing of the mansion. Unlike the operations room, this place was quiet, no screens, no security updates, no voices discussing threats and enemies. Just silence.A silence I suddenly found harder to handle, Lucas closed the door behind us but remained standing several feet away. For the first time since I had known him, he looked uncertain.Lucas Grant had always been confident, even when we were younger, he was the person who would smile during difficult moments and convince everyone that things would work out.But today, he looked like a man who had accepted that he might lose something important. And somehow, that hurt more, “Rachel…” I looked at him, “I’m sorry.” he said. My eyebrows pulled together, “For what?”“For putting you in this position.” he answered. I stayed quiet. He continued, “I shouldn’t have confessed when your life is already falling apart.”“Lucas…” i called “No, let me finish.

CHAPTER 42

Clarissa’s Point of ViewThe world was supposed to hate Rachel Raphael, that had been the plan.For weeks, I had carefully moved every piece across the board. Every rumor, every leaked document, every carefully timed accusation.Rachel was supposed to become a symbol of betrayal, a woman born from a family built on secrets, a daughter carrying the sins of her mother. Someone the public could easily condemn, but instead… The opposite had happened.I stared at the television screen in silence, another news report played, another journalist defending Rachel, another headline painting her as a victim instead of a villain, “Rachel Kane continues to gain public support following the discovery of forged Raphael documents.”My fingers tightened around the glass in her hand. “Victim.” That word had become dangerous. Rachel was not supposed to be a victim, she was supposed to be alone, broken, and confused.Without anyone willing to stand beside her, but Matthew Kane had ruined everything again

CHAPTER 43

The silence between us lasted longer than I expected. Vincenzo had always been good at that. Making people squirm without saying a word. He knew when to speak, when to wait, and when someone was hiding something.I hated that about him. Because I’d spent years mastering it too.m, “I need your help,” I finally said.The words tasted bitter. I do not ask for help. I make arrangements. I control rooms. I forced outcomes, but Evelyn’s secrets had ruined all of that.Vincenzo set his glass down, “Now we are being honest.”“Do not mistake necessity for trust.” Clarissa said. A faint smile, “I would never.” He moved to the table where the documents waited, “Tell me everything.”I hesitated, giving him information felt like handing him a weapon. But I did not have a choice, “Evelyn left twelve secrets.” I saidHis face did not change, “The videos.” He said. “You know about them.” I asked. “I know enough.” Vincenzo said.My eyes narrowed. “How much is enough?” I asked. “Enough to know the

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