Chapter 43 The Game Unraveled

• The weight of Ethan's revelation about Oliver gnawed at Sophia’s mind relentlessly. Oliver, who had been Ethan's closest confidant and who had effortlessly charmed his way into her good graces, now stood at the center of a conspiracy they never saw coming. The betrayal stung even more deeply because it was so personal. How could someone they had trusted for so long be the very architect of their demise?
• Sophia paced in the living room, her thoughts darting from one unsettling scenario to another. The idea that Oliver had not only deceived them but potentially orchestrated the ruin of her family left her shaken. If Oliver was behind everything, what more was he capable of? The thought chilled her to her core.
• Ethan had remained silent since revealing Oliver's involvement. His gaze had become distant, as if he was still trying to comprehend the magnitude of what his best friend had done. Sophia could sense his anger simmering beneath the surface. She was used to seeing Ethan composed, in control, always a step ahead—yet now, even he seemed lost in the depth of this betrayal.