Chapter 3 - The Intercepted Truth
“Mother,” Elias growled, his jaw clenched tight enough to snap. “What the hell are you doing here?”
Leonor stood up, completely unbothered.
“Just checking on the staff, darling. Ensuring our hospital donations are well spent.”
“Leave,” Elias commanded, pointing down the hallway.
“Don’t use that tone with me,” she hissed, dropping her polite facade. “I protected your empire from this gold digger!”
“You lied to me!” Elias shouted, closing the distance between them.
I watched in stunned silence.
“I checked my security logs this morning,” Elias continued, his voice shaking with rage. “You hired private investigators. You forged text messages. You made me believe Valeria was cheating on me.”
My breath hitched.
Six months ago, Elias had grown cold, distant, and cruel.
He never told me why. He just shut me out until I couldn't take it anymore.
“She was a distraction!” Leonor fired back.
“She is the mother of my child!” Elias roared.
Leonor scoffed, walking past him.
“We will see if that baby ever draws a breath in this city,” she whispered, before disappearing down the hall.
Elias turned to me, his eyes filled with absolute regret.
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“Valeria... I’m so sorry.”
“Sorry doesn't keep my baby safe,” I said, stepping away from him. “Your family is insane, Elias. Stay away from me.”
