Part 7 — The Truth Hidden Inside the Fire

That evening, Nathaniel discovered the leak.

Vanessa.

Security footage showed her meeting privately with a tabloid journalist three nights earlier.

Nathaniel confronted her immediately.

His office felt colder than winter.

Vanessa remained calm behind her desk.

“You’re emotional,” she said smoothly.

“You targeted Sierra.”

“She targeted you first.”

Nathaniel’s voice became deadly quiet.

“You know nothing about her.”

“Oh, I know enough. Poor background. Dead mother. Desperate finances.”

Vanessa stood slowly.

“Women like that survive by attaching themselves to powerful men.”

Nathaniel’s control finally snapped.continue reading …