Chapter 26 -Threads of Deception

The morning sun's rays sliced through the heavy drapes of the mansion, casting golden beams that danced across the polished floors. It was a deceptively peaceful start, the kind that masked the darkness brewing beneath the surface.

Orion opened his eyes, the weight of the previous night's confrontation with Ava pressing against his chest. There was no time to linger on doubts or regrets—he had made his choice, and today, he and Chloe would put their twisted plan into motion.

He met Chloe in the grand foyer, where she stood by the marble staircase, dressed immaculately in a sharp suit that contrasted with her devilish smile. “Good morning, Orion,” she greeted, her tone too bright for his liking. “Ready to make her squirm?”

“Let’s just get it over with,” Orion replied, jaw clenched. Despite everything, he couldn’t shake the unease in his gut. But he forced it down, burying it beneath layers of resolve.