UNRAVELING THE TRUTH Ivy’s POV The night rolls on, and sleep is difficult. Victor’s arrogant remarks echo in my thoughts like a haunting tune, mocking me, telling me that there are still parts to this jigsaw I don’t completely grasp. My thoughts spin into a tempest of uncertainty and terror. Too many things aren’t adding up. What am I missing? How deep does this conspiracy run? Griffin departed for an early meeting this morning, and I can’t ignore the nagging sense that something essential is hidden right beneath my nose. I hesitate at first, knowing what I’m about to do crosses a boundary. But I need answers, and I need them immediately. By the time I find myself standing in Griffin’s office, my pulse is already racing. The door clicks shut behind me, and the weight of what I’m abou

