Chapter 26 The Truth Unveiled

• Velluto was always a place of power plays and polished appearances, but tonight, it felt like a different kind of battlefield. Clara stood in front of the restaurant’s glass doors, her hand hovering over the handle as she debated what she was about to walk into.
• Julian had been cryptic in his message. There was a heaviness in the air, a weight that made her heart beat a little faster than usual. He wanted to talk. But talk about what? She couldn’t ignore the feeling that something bigger than just business was at play.
• She shook her head, trying to push aside the doubts. It was just a meeting, right? She walked in, letting the door swing open behind her.