What were Scott and Amy doing here? I was about to confront Christian when he silenced me.
"Not now, Grace. Let's go inside. There's something important I need to tell you."
His tone made me tense. The four of us went inside, a peculiar silence enveloped the room.
"What's the 'important thing' you want to tell me?"
Christian took a deep breath.
"Lorenzo died yesterday. The news hasn't been announced yet, but they can't hide it for long. You know what this means, right?"
Although I understood, I wanted him to spell it out. Clearly, there was more to it.
"Speak plainly."
"Listen, Grace, Alex has to make a decision. Anyone with a semblance of sense can see he doesn't truly have a choice."
I knew this conversation wouldn't end well.
"Alex's only way out is to step into his father's s
