Chapter 109

• Vanessa’s POV
• I stood in the center of the lavishly decorated parlor, feeling the weight of the day's events pressing down on me like a suffocating blanket. The warmth of Amelia's embrace offered a fleeting moment of solace, a much-needed respite from the turmoil swirling inside me. But before I could fully savor the comfort of her presence, the atmosphere shifted abruptly as Cyrus strode into the room with his characteristic sinister smile. His presence seemed to cast a shadow over the otherwise serene surroundings, his dark aura suffusing the air with tension and unease.
• I tensed instinctively as his gaze fell upon me, a shiver running down my spine at the sight of that malevolent grin. There was something unsettling about the way he carried himself, a predatory confidence that sent alarm bells ringing in the depths of my mind. As he approached, his eyes gleaming with malice, I braced myself for whatever venomous words he had in store. It was clear that he took pleasure in my discomfort, relishing the opportunity to exert his dominance over me in the most insidious of ways.