Chapter 39 Shaking Off Intrusive Thoughts

• “What do you mean?” Lorenzo asked, his tone sharp, his expression a mix of curiosity and suspicion.
• “I don’t know. Maybe things aren’t going the way you want,” Acia said with a sly smirk, pausing to savor the effect her words were having. “Now that Vega’s back, everything will change. I don’t need you anymore.”
• Lorenzo’s temper flared at her declaration, but he quickly composed himself, masking his frustration. “Is that so?”