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Chapter 80 – The Breaking Point
The heavy silence in the penthouse was pierced only by the rhythmic ticking of the antique wall clock. Emily sat on the edge of the velvet chaise, her hands clasped tightly in her lap, trying to still the storm inside her. The documents she had just uncovered were still sprawled on the floor—evidence of everything she had once feared: the marriage contract, the transfer of shares, and the non-disclosure agreement signed by Veronica.
Lucian hadn’t lied. He had tried to protect her. But the depth of the manipulation by Veronica and Claire made her stomach churn. Her entire life had been bargained like some high-stakes chess game.
A sudden knock on the door pulled her out of her thoughts. She knew that knock.
“Emily,” came Lucian’s deep voice. “Let me
