ALEX

Everyone knows who Ariana King is.

A ruthless lawyer.

She knows no bounds and fears no one. My father shields her like a prized jewel.

He'd kill for her, and she'd defend him in court without blinking.

A dangerous, unshakable bond forged in a union.

You get the point.

So you can understand why Leah's face drains of all color.

Her eyes dart to the door, the walls, the floor, anywhere but at her.

But it's pointless.

There is no way out, and she knows it.

She doesn't even protest.

I would've paid off her lawyer, made sure he didn't do anything funny behind the

scenes...

But watching Leah sink into hopelessness, realizing she has no leverage left, no allies left?

That satisfaction?

Pure.

"This was genius," Athena whispers beside me.

I glance down at her, the fire in her eyes matching the storm I feel inside.

"We're just getting started."

his throat as he sits

open his notepad and starts

Woods. Do you understand

voice is

"Yes."

to answer for multiple charges, including child endangerment, abduction, falsifying medical records,

and

The detective continues.

what you told Mr.

at my

She doesn't answer.

"Ms. King?" he prompts.

cold gaze to Leah. "You will answer, or I will walk out. And if I walk out,

crumbles like

I faked everything. I just wanted to

lying will just make things worse

tears

I drugged Alex

him to make him want to marry me. I... I also killed a

to kill Athena by drowning her and pushing her off the stares?" The detective

didn't do

she shakes her head in

what was mine

let

She stands.

Slowly.

a lioness about to go

on the tile, and then she's across the

grabs Leah by the collar and slams her back against the metal chair with a force that knocks the breath out

do this!

to play God with his life, with my grandson's life, and you dare tell me what I can

Leah whimpers.

that would be too kind," Mum snarls. "You stole my blood. You murdered an innocent child to steal my grandchild. Tried to kill Athena, and now my sweet girl

officers flinch but

No one moves.

No one dares.

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