“Your son?” Bella’s voice came out sharper than she intended. “You never mentioned having a son before.”
Seth leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lazily against the armrest. “Yes, I found out just recently. However, now is the right time to bring him to the limelight.”
Bella narrowed her eyes. “So how does this benefit me, Uncle? You’re not telling me everything.”
Seth cleared his throat. “Firstly, I want you to help me push Mia out of the way. She’s gaining too much influence over Zac. It’s becoming… inconvenient for the Cornell family.”
Bella blinked. “You want me to sabotage them?”
Seth chuckled. “Sabotage? No, Bella. That’s such an ugly word. Think of it as… restoring balance. She’s in the way, and we need her removed to secure your place.”
Bella paused for a moment, he
