Night had fallen completely, and an eerie tension permeated the air throughout the mansion. Lily's heart pounded violently, as if she were teetering on the edge of a deep, dark well. Richard's anger-filled face kept flashing before her eyes like a haunting specter.
Alex grasped her hand firmly and led her to his room. "Lily, calm down. We'll figure something out."
But Lily's mind was in chaos. "Brother, Father picked up the phone. If he meets with David, everything's over."
Alex took a deep breath, his jaw clenched. "We need to talk to Sophia immediately. She's David's sister—maybe she can salvage this situation."
A knock sounded at the door. Sophia entered, a mysterious smile playing on her lips. "So, you two are making plans? Good. But we need to stop Richard."
Lily glared at her. "
