Lord leaned in, his gaze landing on my face before breaking into a smile.

I didn't know what amused him, but I kept staring, determined to get an answer, my eyes practically declaring I wouldn't rest until I got one.

Finally, as his laughter subsided, he said, "Well, let me enlighten you before your curtain call. It's because he blocked someone's path to wealth." Instantly, my mind raced to the contract he was about to sign.

"Blocked someone's path to wealth, but not yours. So, why target my parents?" I pressed, puzzled anew.

Lord chuckled, "My dear girl, have you forgotten what I do for a living? What built my empire?"

I realized then, it was about money.

"Who was it?" I demanded urgently.

Lord didn't answer directly but instead posed a question, "Who do you think it could be?"

The death of my parents circled back to that contract, which ultimately ended up in Herschel's hands, so... it was him.

I had my suspicions before, but Lord had dismissed them, even claiming Herschel had earmarked the profits from that deal for me.

hints,

was you who told

a smile that reminded me of his earlier words about being paid to solve

it, but Lord's

you've been paid to deal

softly, "I knew

compliment struck me like a thunderbolt, and I shook my head, "I don't

lying when I'm about to reunite you with your parents?"

blew out a smoke ring, "Given that you've caught my eye,

had

City, struggling to make ends meet, hardly having time for

almost engaged to you, Conrad, ended up in the same hospital room

same age, and he, being outgoing and talkative, naturally sought you out. That brought your

his, and once Herschel

of your

way, you'd always be at

this, my

all boiled down

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