Chapter 154

• Lucia's POV
• Victor clicked play. Hidden recording crackled loud.. Elena’s voice filled the hall desperate: “Take me… spare Lucia.” Pleading raw, like she knew the end. I crumpled instant. Knees hit marble hard.. cold shock up legs. Ryan caught me before full fall. Arms strong around waist despite his fever shake. Sofia clung my side tight: “She mentioned me… said protect the little one.” Small voice broke.
• Tears flooded hot. Mom alive in the speakers.. pain twisted every word. She begged for us. Offered herself straight. “Victor… please. The girls… safe.” Sob caught. Gunshot faint end. Silence after.