The lies between us

Chapter 9: The Enemy of My Enemy

Lena leaned back in her chair, studying Damien. The man in front of her was powerful, dangerous, and completely unreadable. Aligning with him could be a brilliant move—or a fatal mistake.

She tapped her fingers against the desk. “You seem to know a lot about my business. What exactly are you offering, Mr. Knight?”

Damien smirked, as if he expected that question. “A partnership.”

Lena arched a brow. “You don’t strike me as someone who works with others.”

“I don’t. But I do remove obstacles.”

A chill of awareness spread through her. He’s talking about Ethan.

She had spent three years trapped under Ethan Blackwood’s control, believing in his lies, trusting in his love—only to be tossed aside when she was no longer useful. Now, she had the chance to strike first.

But there was one problem.

“What’s in it for you?” she asked, her voice steady.

Damien’s smirk widened. “Let’s just say… I don’t like Ethan Blackwood.”

That caught her off guard. Damien Knight didn’t do things out of personal grudges—he was too calculated for that.

“So this isn’t just about business,” she mused.

Damien tilted his head slightly, as if considering how much to reveal. “Ethan made the mistake of thinking he was untouchable. I plan to correct that.”

Lena’s pulse quickened. This was bigger than she thought.

For a moment, she weighed her options. If she refused, Damien would walk away. But if she agreed… she’d be stepping into a war she couldn’t back out of.

Her old self would have hesitated. But she wasn’t that woman anymore.

She reached for her pen, twirling it between her fingers. “I’m listening.”

Damien’s eyes darkened with approval. “Good. Because I just found something you’ll want to see.” He slid a folder across the desk. “Ethan’s been keeping secrets from you.”