Alex’s face went hard as stone. The video hit like a slap. Someone filmed him yesterday — then sharpened it into an accusation. Rowen had laid the trap.
Rowen’s voice on the clip: “That man’s name is Alex. Husband to Kate. He killed my father and took four million. Justice must be served!” He screamed it, then cut the video.
Cobra cursed under his breath. “This is bullshit. He’s lying.”
Alex inhaled slowly. “I smell something foul. Rowen’s puppeteering this.” He looked at Cobra. “I want you on it. Investigate it personally. Be fast.”
Cobra’s jaw worked. “Or we just grab him. Drag him in and force the truth out of him. No one would touch you.”
“No.” Alex’s answer was flat and final. “It’s public now and the press is on it. This also involves Kate. If we drag a kid in, people will say w
