Alina’s Pov
I kept talking, trying to keep my voice as steady as I could.
I didn't look at Sebastian in the eyes, if I did, I would shatter.
"She admitted she created the scandal. Every photo, every story,it was all her. She's threatening to make our lives even more miserable if I don't comply. She called Leo hers, said he belongs to the family, to the legacy." My laugh was bitter, broken.
"She's right about one thing. I have nothing. No power, no money, no way to fight her."
Sebastian crossed the room, reaching for me, but I stepped back. I was too exhausted, too defeated to accept comfort that couldn't fix anything.
"She's not right," he said fiercely. "And we're going to fight this. Together."
I looked down at Leo, at his tear-stained face pressed against my shoulder, and felt
