like a thick fog. Amelia knew she had crossed a line, but the need for answers outweighed any fear of retaliation. She could

playing a game, one that was far more dangerous than she'd initially imagined. And as much as she ha

ng through her father's old files, piecing together what little information she could f

bed her keys, slipping out of the apartment with the folder she had taken from his study earlier. Sh

, and she found herself with more time to think. Her thoughts were scattered-half of her wanted to turn around

en more imposing up close, the lights of the city reflecting off the polished exterior. Alexander ha

ator. The security guards didn't question her-they recognized her as his wife, after all. But the

button for the top floor. She had a few minutes to gather her thoughts. But when the

bel

e senior executives. Amelia froze for a moment, her heart pounding i

at the corners of her lips. It was the kind of smile that made Amelia

weet but laced with something darke

forced herself to keep her compos

ut don't worry. I'm not here to cause trouble.

her voice tinged with disbel

h something sharper now. "You don't understand, do you? Yo

nger flaring. "This isn't just about business. This is about som

terrupted, her voice smooth, almost soothing. "I'm not your

to the gut. She felt her blood run

know him, not really. Alexander doesn't care about you. You're just

ed. Her mind raced as she processed Isabella's w

ay, her heels clicking as she walked down th

said crushing her. She didn't know what to believe anymore. Had Al

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distance, his face a mask of indifference. But Amelia couldn't ignore the feeling that something was slipping through h

ving like this. She

It was from her father, addressed to her, with instructions on how to take back the company if anything ever went

laptop. The file that opened was filled with legal jargon,

ake control, you have the power to stop

had known. He had known something wasn't right, something

for him. She had the USB drive in her hand, and the letter wa

she said, her voice firm. "All of it. N

r the first time. "You really think you can control this

is. "I won't let you destroy everything my fath

g between them. Alexander didn't move, his jaw tight, but Amelia could see the

me was far