The room felt heavier as Rafael confirmed the possibility of a third party aiding Kelly. Caden’s empire was no stranger to enemies, but this was different. Whoever Kelly had aligned herself with wasn’t just providing resources they were guiding her with precision.
Caden’s voice sliced through the tension. “If someone else is backing her, they’re making a grave mistake. No one crosses me and lives to tell the tale.”
I watched him closely. He wasn’t just angry he was calculating. Every word, every command was a carefully measured step toward dismantling Kelly’s schemes.
The Unveiling of a Plot
Later that night, Rafael called us into the study. His face was ashen, a clear sign that whatever he’d discovered wasn’t good news.
“We traced some financial transactions,” Rafael began, gesturing
