（Isabella's POV）
The soft rapping on the heavy oak door pulled me from the quiet hum of my work.
"Come in," I said, setting my pen down.
Liam entered, closing the door behind him with a sense of finality.
My stomach tightened. "What happened?"
"Everything's falling apart," he said bluntly, his voice stripped of its usual levity. "Hazel and I split up earlier. She went to the border to get Olivia back."
"Why?" I demanded, standing immediately.
"Because Olivia's in deep trouble," Liam said quickly, running a hand through his hair. "This isn't just about Lily or even Gina anymore."
My breath hitched at the mention of Lily. "Start from the beginning," I commanded. "What's happened?"
Liam sighed, pacing restlessly. "Lily's been poisoned. The servant who cleaned Olivia's room—Gina—was b
