Charles’s eyes narrowed, and he considered her words carefully. He knew the power and wealth that could come from such a project; it was a game-changer. But more than that, he saw the desperation in Alysha’s eyes, the raw emotion of a mother willing to do anything for her child.
He nodded slowly, determination settling in his eyes. “I’ll find her,” he promised. “And when I do, you and your daughter will be reunited. But if I’m going to risk everything for this, I need you to follow through on your end.”
Alysha’s eyes brightened with hope, and she gripped his hand tightly. “I will, Charles. I promise.”
Charles left the villa, his expression steely and determined as he stepped into the cold night air. The moon cast long shadows across the estate grounds, but his mind was too focused on th
