Chapter 123: The Final Betrayal

The tension in the air was thick, almost suffocating, as if the entire world was holding its breath, waiting for the final strike. For weeks now, we had been playing a dangerous game, moving in the shadows, trying to outwit Victor and his allies. It was all coming to a head now. Every secret, every betrayal, every misstep had led us to this moment. The stakes were higher than ever, and as we stood on the edge of losing everything, it felt like there was nowhere to turn.

I could see it in Damien's eyes—the weariness that had taken root deep within him. The last few days had been a blur of meetings, late-night strategy sessions, and constant calls to lawyers and private investigators. The walls were closing in, and we were running out of time. Every move we made seemed to be countered by Victor's far-reaching influence. It was a battle we couldn't afford to lose, and yet, it felt as though the odds were stacked against us.