The light of dawn filtered through the penthouse windows, casting a faint glow over the maps and documents scattered across Damian’s desk. The city skyline beyond seemed quieter than usual, as if holding its breath in anticipation. Bella stood beside Damian, her gaze focused and unwavering, yet beneath her calm exterior, a storm of emotions brewed.
For the first time, she felt fully immersed in Damian’s world—a dangerous world filled with power plays, rivalries, and alliances forged on the edge of a knife. Her gaze flicked over the photos of Kane’s associates, his heavily guarded safehouses, and the complex web of networks Damian had mapped out. It was a world that had nearly crushed her once, but now she was here, fully invested in tearing down the very structure that had threatened her.
