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

Danger.

“Most women hide because they’re afraid.”

Her smile widened.

“But you don’t look afraid.”

The boutique felt colder.

Much colder.

Then she leaned forward slightly.

“And that makes me wonder what you know.”

Luca’s expression hardened instantly.

“Enough.”

Vanessa finally looked at him.

For one second, the mask slipped.

And underneath it—

I saw hatred.

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