Chapter 16: The First Crack

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I didn't realize how tightly I was holding my cup until it slipped slightly in my hand. The coffee rippled dangerously close to the edge. I set it down immediately. Sophia’s words echoed in my head. “Everyone finds out the truth.” My heart wouldn't stop racing. Did she know? Or was she guessing? Testing me? I exhaled slowly and forced myself to stay calm. Panicking wouldn't help. But one thing was clear—— This situation was getting dangerous. By the time I returned to the mansion, the uneasy feeling had gone away. If anything, it had gotten worse. The house felt too quiet. Too still. I walked into the living room and dropped my bag onto the couch. “I need to think,” I muttered. If Sophis suspected something, then Victoria probably did too. And if Victor

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