The baby was meant to change everything. Instead, it exposed a secret powerful enough to bring an empire to its knees overnight.

spoke.

“How touching.”

Both of us turned toward her.

She smiled.

Elegant.

Cold.

Deadly.

“I had no idea your ex-wife was carrying your child.”

Something about her tone made my skin crawl.

Luca noticed too.

His eyes narrowed.

“Vanessa.”

But she ignored him.

Instead, she stepped closer.

“Do you know what I find interesting, Isabella?”

Every instinct inside me screamed.continue reading …