LIAM'S POV
Liam watched Lisa from the couch, his eyes half-closed but fully aware.
She thought he was asleep.
He wasn’t.
He saw the way she snuck out to the balcony, heard the whispers on the phone.
And even though he trusted Lisa more than anyone, he knew in this world, trust was currency—and sometimes currency runs out.
Was she really talking to Alice again?
Liam clenched his jaw but stayed quiet.
He had his own plans.
*****
Next Morning – Family Meeting
The living room was tense.
Liam, Lisa, Zac, and their father sat in silence as the butler closed the doors behind them.
Their father cleared his throat. His grey eyes scanned the room, landing on Lisa last.
“I called this meeting because there’s something you all need to know,” he began, his voice calm but commanding.
Lisa
