The envelope felt heavier than paper should. Adrian didn’t open it immediately. Neither did Alexander. They stood on opposite sides […]

Victoria Laurent did not attack immediately. She waited. She observed the public reaction to Adrian’s announcement in Chapter 14: The

The filing was real. Marcus confirmed it twice before speaking again. “Alexander Blackwood. Petition submitted under Legacy Clause 3A of

The name appeared at 6:42 a.m. Marcus didn’t speak when he walked into Adrian’s office. He simply turned the screen.

Marcus Hale didn’t call again. He appeared. At 2:17 a.m. Inside Blackwood Tower. Inside Adrian’s private executive floor. Which meant