Chapter 7 - Purgatory in WhiteThe hospital waiting room was cold, sterile, and mercilessly bright.
Julian paced for hours.
Victoria sat calmly in a chair, pretending to be devastated.
Arthur stood by the window.
He hadn't looked at his son once.
Finally, Arthur spoke.
“If Elena dies…”
Julian stopped.
“And if that baby dies…”
Arthur turned.
“You will have lost more than your wife.”
Julian swallowed.
“You will have lost your father.”
Victoria lowered her eyes.
Arthur's gaze shifted toward her.
“And if I discover you had anything to do with this…”
His voice became dangerously quiet.
“You will answer for it.”
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Victoria remained silent.
But beneath her composed expression, fear had begun to surface.
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Chapter 8 - The Doctor's VerdictThe ICU doors opened.
Chapter 9 - The Anatomy of a LieArthur returned to the mansion alone.
Chapter 10 - Awakening to AshesElena opened her eyes.
Chapter 11 - The Patriarch's ShieldArthur waited outside the room.
Chapter 12 - A Mother's Cornered MoveVictoria learned that Arthur had discovered the documents.
Chapter 13 - The Son's RebellionVictoria stared at her son.
