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

darkened.

“Because she recently discovered another secret.”

The room fell silent once more.

“What secret?”

Marco hesitated.

Then his eyes shifted toward my stomach.

And my blood turned to ice.

“The baby.”

I froze.

“What about my baby?”

Marco lowered his voice.

“Vanessa believes your child is the legal heir to the Moretti empire.”

My heart slammed against my ribs.continue reading …