Mia’s POV
I couldn’t hide the satisfaction bubbling inside me as I watched their stunned faces. Xavier’s eyes were wide with disbelief, his brows furrowed in confusion. Rolex stood frozen, as though he were trying to make sense of what he was seeing. Their expressions alone made this moment worth the years of planning and waiting.
Xavier finally broke the silence, his voice filled with something I couldn’t quite place. “You’re alive.”
I tilted my head slightly, feigning ignorance. “I’m sorry, but what are you talking about?”
His lips parted, and for a moment, it seemed like he couldn’t find the words. Rolex stepped forward, his tone edged with desperation. “Mia, it’s us. Don’t you—”
Before he could get too close, two guards stepped between us, blocking his path.
“That’s far
