"It was Gerald," he said, his voice tight. "She found out about his illegal dealings. She was going to expose him, and he couldn’t let that happen."
Sophia stared at him in horror. "Why didn’t you tell me this sooner?"
"Because I didn’t want you to carry this weight," he said, his voice cracking slightly. "But now, you need to understand the kind of man we’re up against."
Sophia reached out, placing her hand over his. "You’ve carried this alone for so long."
Alexander looked at her, his walls crumbling a little. "I didn’t have a choice. But now, neither do you."
Sophia’s resolve hardened. "Then we’ll fight him together."
Alexander’s gaze softened, and for the first time, he allowed himself to believe it. "Yes, Together."
“He’s watching our every move, waiting for a chance.” He pause
