under his control
“If we do that recklessly, we kill her too. Victoria built her empire on shared DNA. These children are more than copies, they're extensions. You kill the system, you kill her.”
Liam’s fists trembled. “Then we find another way.”
A voice echoed through the corridor, smooth and cold. “There’s always another way, isn’t there, Liam?”
He froze.
The lights flickered, and out of the shadows stepped Sloane. Dressed in black tactical gear, her expression calm, almost amused.
“You look terrible,” she said. “But then again, heartbreak suits you.”
Liam raised his weapon. “Where is she?”
Sloane smiled faintly. “Safe. For now. Victoria’s preparing her for the final transfer.”