Chapter 94: No Turning Back

Elise Laurent had made her choice.

As Isabella exited the gala, the city's night air wrapped around her like a whispered promise. Elise's cooperation was the first crack in Mercer's empire—but cracks weren't enough. She needed it to shatter.

Alexander fell into step beside her, his gaze sharp. "You think she'll follow through?"

"She doesn't have a choice," Isabella said. "Mercer will find out sooner or later that she's been bleeding his accounts. By the time he does, she'll be under our protection."

Alexander exhaled, glancing toward the skyline. "Then we move fast."

A Change in the Game

Back at the safe house, the team gathered around as Isabella relayed the details. Elise had access to Mercer's most guarded secrets—financial records, offshore accounts, encrypted communications. It was everything they needed to strip him of his power.

Claire frowned. "Mercer isn't stupid. He'll know something's off the moment Elise starts distancing herself."

Isabella nodded. "That's why we don't wait for him to react. We hit him first."

Damian smirked. "I do love a good ambush."

Ethan leaned forward. "What's the move?"

Isabella's gaze darkened. "We use Mercer's own empire against him. The corrupt politicians, the money laundering, the offshore deals—we expose it all."

Alexander crossed his arms. "And when Mercer realizes he's being dismantled?"

Isabella's lips curled. "Then we take him out for good."

The room fell silent. This wasn't just another battle. This was war.

No more waiting. No more playing fair.

Adrian Mercer had ruled the city from the shadows for too long.

By the time they were done, he wouldn't rule anything at all.