Chapter 142

• Sebastian felt guilty but said nothing and followed her silently. Sebastian watched Amelia walk away, her posture tense and her steps deliberate. He knew this conversation was going to be one of the hardest he’d ever had with her. The weight of the truth pressed down on him, making it difficult to follow her. But he had to—she deserved to know everything, no matter how painful.
• They walked in silence along the beach until they were far enough from the others, the crashing waves muffling their footsteps. Amelia finally stopped near a large, weathered rock, turning to face the ocean. She didn’t look at him as she spoke, her voice barely above a whisper. "Tell me everything, Sebastian. No more secrets.”
• Sebastian ran a hand through his hair, taking a deep breath to steady himself. "Sofia Martinez was... is someone I met when I was just starting, trying to make a name for myself. Back then, I was young, reckless, and driven by ambition. Sofia was already deeply embedded in a criminal organization, one that thrived on manipulation, violence, and control. She was... magnetic, dangerous, and I was drawn to her like a moth to a flame.”