Chapter 92: A Dangerous Decision

The rain hadn’t let up. It pounded against the windows of the cabin, a constant reminder of the storm raging outside—and inside me. Victor’s message weighed heavily in my mind: “You’re too late. It’s already in motion.” My pulse hammered in my ears. Every second mattered now. I had no room for fear. Only action.

Oliver stood beside me, dripping wet, his jaw tight with frustration. Ava sat on the couch with Mikey tucked under her arm, her eyes wide with worry. They were waiting—for me to make the call.

I inhaled sharply. Using the information Victor had given us was risky—dangerous, even. If I followed the lead on the patents and Dominic’s plans, I could be walking straight into a trap. But if I didn’t? Everything my father built, everything I loved, could crumble at Dominic’s feet.

Oliver’s gaze met mine. “What’s the play, Emily?”

I closed my eyes for a second, feeling the weight of the decision settle on my shoulders. There was no safe choice—only the lesser of two evils.

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