Elena paced the confines of Luca’s bedroom, her mind racing as the echoes of their last conversation played in her head. The accusation lingered, heavier than the air in the room. She could feel the walls closing in, suffocating her with Dominic’s fabricated lies.
Luca had left with his men to review the evidence, and Elena’s gut churned at what he might find. She knew her father well—he would have ensured the “evidence” was ironclad, filled with just enough truth to cast doubt, yet steeped in deceit.
Unable to sit still any longer, Elena pushed open the bedroom door and headed for Luca’s study. She had to speak with him, to make him see reason before Dominic’s plan completely unraveled them.
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The study was locked, but muffled voices leaked through the heavy door.
“Boss, it’s all h
