As the days passed, Alexander’s covert investigation began to unravel the dark web of corruption surrounding Dorian Blackwood and Lord Edward Hale. With Ludwig Oswald feeding him key intelligence, Alexander started connecting the dots that explained the sinister motives behind Victoria’s forced engagement.
One evening, Alexander sat at the small table in their hotel room, a map of Victoria’s family business holdings spread out before him. Several red pins marked locations linked to Dorian Blackwood, most tied to illicit operations. Victoria stood beside him, watching as he pieced together the twisted narrative.
“I don’t understand,” she said quietly, her brow furrowed as she tried to follow the trail of information. “Why would they go through all this trouble? What’s the point of forcing
