Bella’s steps quickened as she navigated through the labyrinth of the mansion’s east corridor, her mind sharp and focused on the task at hand. The weight of the stolen documents pressed heavily against her side, but it wasn’t just the physical burden of the files that weighed on her. It was the knowledge that this moment could change everything—this could be her chance to finally take down Kane, to destabilize his empire and destroy everything he stood for.
The sound of distant voices echoed through the corridors, the laughter from the gala still reverberating from the other side of the house. But there was no time to savor the fleeting success. She needed to move faster.
Her heart thudded in her chest, each beat a constant reminder of the narrow window of time she had. The security guar
