Chapter 43 - The Heiress Declared

• IZZY'S POV
• The council chamber was huge, but it didn’t feel impressive. It felt intimidating. Long tables lined the room, papers scattered in front of each member. Some were busy whispering, some just staring. All of them were waiting for me.
• I stepped in, my heels clicking against the polished floor. Matteo and Janet were behind me, walking silently. Their presence helped, but I still felt every eye in the room on me.