Elena stood completely still.
Victor’s words echoed through the library.
“She’s part of this whether you like it or not.”
She looked from Victor to Adrian, searching their faces for an answer.
Neither man spoke.
The silence itself felt like a confession.
“What does that mean?” Elena finally asked.
Victor’s mouth curved into a faint smile.
“Ask your ex-husband.”
Adrian’s expression hardened.
“Leave.”
Victor didn’t move.
“I’m only telling her what she deserves to know.”
“You’re not telling her anything,” Adrian said coldly. “You’re trying to manipulate her.”
Victor chuckled.
“Still protecting her.”
Elena stepped between them.
“Enough.”
Both men turned toward her.
“I’m tired of everyone talking about me as if I’m not standing here.”
Her voice trembled, but she refused to l
