Eleanor had always trusted Robert. She didn’t need to understand the source of his power or delve into his secrets. It was enough to know that he would never harm her. If it were anyone else, she might have been curious—perhaps even compelled to investigate. But Robert? He was different. Her trust in him was unwavering.
And yet, when the truth was finally unveiled, it left her shaken. Jared Group. Robert was connected to the shadowy organization that struck fear into even the most powerful factions. Still, her priority wasn’t unraveling that mystery. What mattered now was escaping Samuel’s clutches and explaining the truth to Robert. She needed him to understand that they had been torn apart by Samuel’s scheming, not by her betrayal.
Her thoughts lingered on Robert’s reaction. Would he be angry? Disappointed? The uncertainty tightened her chest, and she clenched her fingers until her knuckles turned white.