Nate’s PovThe warehouse smelled like rust and old water. Diana stood over Robert with a gun pointed at his chest. Serena’s hand was ice-cold in mine. I kept her slightly behind me as we stepped inside, every muscle tight.“Let him go,” I said, voice flat. “You want me. Not him.”Diana smiled. “I want everything, Nate. The company. The truth. And I want both of you to watch while I take it.”Serena’s fingers dug into my arm. “Dad,” she whispered. Robert’s eyes were open but unfocused. A thin line of blood ran from his temple.I took another slow step forward, keeping Serena close. “You’re not getting the company like this. The papers are locked. The board is watching. Hurt him and you lose any chance of walking away free.”“Then sign,” Diana said. She pressed the gun harder against Robert’s side. “Or I finish what Victor started years ago.”Serena’s voice shook but stayed clear. “We’ll sign. Just don’t hurt him.”I looked at her. Her face was pale, but her eyes were steady on me. She
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