Kaelen POV
The lights flicker back on.
The blackout lasts only thirty seconds. But it feels like an hour. My heart pounds as I rush to the dining room. Everyone is there. Naomi holds Elena. Alex clings to Mary's leg. Jasmine stands by the window, calm as ice.
"Henderson," I say. "He was inside the house."
Marco runs in. "Boss, we searched everywhere. No sign of him. The power outage was external. Someone cut the main line."
"Find who did it. Now."
Marco nods and leaves.
My mother walks to me. Her face is calm, but her eyes are sharp.
"Kaelen. My study. Now."
She climbs the stairs. I follow.
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The study door closes behind us.
My mother stands by the window. Her back is straight. Her hands are clasped in front of her.
"What is the cost of this conflict between you and your rig
