Chapter 156

• Revelation hit like a gut punch. Victor laid it out cold.. dual weddings planned. Me to the senator, Sofia to some triad heir. Legitimize alliances, he called it. Business. Claire’s jealousy boiled over instant: “I wanted her spot!” Eyes wild, knife grip white-knuckle in her fist.
• Vault air hung thick with dust and old paper smell. Lies choked it worse. I faced Victor heated, voice shaking bad: “You left us for this?” Fists clenched tight, nails bit palms.
• He gaslighted smooth as ever: “Built this empire to give everything.” Lies thick as smoke curling. “Power. Safety. Legacy for my girls.”