MADELYN'S POV
His words echoed through the study.
"It was the Morettis that pushed your grandfather to his death."
For the first time since entering the room... I was genuinely speechless.
"...What?"
Father held my gaze without wavering.
"You heard me."
"No."
I shook my head almost immediately.
"That's impossible."
"Is it?"
"The Morettis have been our competitors for decades. They're ruthless. But pushing someone to their death?"
I took another step toward him.
"...No. I don't believe that."
Father's expression remained unreadable.
"You don't believe me?"
"I don't."
"Why?"
"Because you're asking me to spy on Wyne. Because you've already admitted you want Blackgold destroyed. So how am I supposed to know this isn't another attempt to manipulate me?"
The room fell silent.
