The tension in the manor reached a breaking point. It was midnight, and Ava was in the basement, as we saw in the previous version. But this time, the alignment was perfect.
She wasn't just looking for a contract; she was looking for the "Vessel Project" master list. She found it. A locked file labeled 'Phase 4: Extraction.'
As she read the documents, the horror dawned on her. The "Reconciliation Agreement" wasn't just about custody. It was a pre-signed medical proxy. Damian had the legal right to commit her to a private sanitarium the same one Leo had been in if she showed any sign of "instability."
He was planning to replace her. Not with another woman, but with a "Governess" who would follow his orders perfectly.
"You found it," a voice said from the shadows.
Ava spun around, her f
