76 A Reckoning in the Shadows

Alex, observing the scene from a distance, felt a mix of disbelief and unease. Lillian’s plot against Emma had spiraled out of control, and now she was at the mercy of her own machinations. Emma, seizing the upper hand, turned the tables on Lillian with chilling precision.

As Lillian lay helplessly on the floor, Emma addressed the men she had redirected to her service. “Do to her what she intended for me,” she commanded coldly. Lillian’s fear was palpable as she realized the potential consequences of her actions,

Alex, witnessing the drama unfold, felt a surge of protective instinct for his sister. He approached Emma, gripping her wrist, his voice tinged with disbelief. “This is going too far,” he said, struggling to reconcile the ruthless woman before him with the Emma he thought he knew.

gaze. “Your sister brought this upon herself. I’m just ensuring she understands the consequences of her

from Alex’s grasp with a sharp flick of her arm and left, leaving the two men to

to open the door to the room where Lillian was held. But Nathan’s insistence pushed him to action. As they entered, they

the room was less dire than they had feared, but the emotional impact on Lillian was evident. She sobbed uncontrollably, her fear and helplessness a stark contrast to her

anger towards Emma growing. “How could she treat you like this?” he exclaimed, echoing the sentiment of injustice that filled the

remained silent, his gaze fixed on Lillian. The realization that his sister’s malicious plan had led to her own downfall was a bitter pill to swallow. The dynamics within the room shifted, with

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