Chapter 80

Erica felt the full weight of the decision they’d made as they sat in the dimly lit office that evening, surrounded by papers, evidence, and the beginnings of a plan. Renee’s involvement had been the critical step, but Erica knew the path ahead was laden with risks. Her grandfather wasn’t one to underestimate, and if he sensed the threat, he would retaliate with everything he had.

Julian shifted beside her, his gaze never leaving her as she reviewed a spreadsheet Renee had provided, which outlined every offshore account her grandfather had set up over the years. His fingers brushed hers gently, grounding her in the moment.

“Are you ready for this?” he asked softly. “We’re about to expose everything he’s done, but there’s no undoing it once we start.”

Erica met his gaze, her expression resolute. “He’s taken everything that mattered to me—my family’s legacy, my father’s reputation. It’s time we turn the tables. He has to pay for what he’s done.”

Julian nodded, a glint of admiration in h