CHAPTER 76: COLD PAYBACK

(Darius' POV)

I stepped into the interrogation room, calm on the outside, but raging within.

Charlotte's eyes widened the moment she saw me, not with relief, but with fear.

She had expected her lawyer. Probably thought she could talk her way out of this mess, as she had done so many times before.

But this time, things were different.

She knew. She knew exactly what kind of storm was coming her way and I was the one bringing it.

She sat stiffly, chained to the steel table, her hands trembling slightly, though she tried to keep her posture proud.

I didn't miss the sweat beading on her forehead, or the way her jaw clenched to keep from falling apart. She'd always been good at faking strength.

But not with me.

I pulled the metal chair back slowly. The screech echoed through the quiet room as I sat down.

I rested my elbows on the table and leaned forward, locking eyes with her.