Victor quickly started the engine and drove off before anyone could notice him. His grip tightened on the steering wheel, disappointment settling heavily in his chest. For a brief moment, he had truly believed she was Elara. But the child. The man. That peaceful family scene. It all seemed to confirm what she had claimed — she was Zara Williams, not the broken woman he once knew. He drove aimlessly until he found a quiet place to park. Turning off the engine, he leaned back in his seat and let out a long, exhausted sigh. Maybe he had been wrong. Maybe he had only seen what he wanted to see. Just as he was about to start the car again, his phone buzzed. A message from his assistant. Sir, Mrs. Zara Williams has lived in the USA for most of her life. There is no record linking

