The photograph was burned into my memory Kelly’s message was as clear as the smoke rising from Caden’s business. She wasn’t backing down, and every move she made was becoming bolder.
Caden’s penthouse was a flurry of activity. His men were on high alert, coordinating shifts and doubling security at all his properties. Meanwhile, Rafael was organizing countermeasures with a precision that rivaled Caden’s own.
I stood near the window, staring out at the city below. The glittering skyline seemed to mock the chaos swirling around us.
“She’s not going to stop,” I said softly.
Caden’s voice came from behind me, steady and unyielding. “No, she won’t. But neither will I.”
I turned to face him, my chest tightening at his hardened expression. “Caden, this isn’t just a game to her. She’s trying
