CHAPTER 159: Cost of Sacrifice

Philip

I carefully examined the woman's appearance, noting her powerful and elegant presence, from her perfectly styled silver hair to her tailored charcoal suit. But it was her eyes that truly captivated me. Her eyes were unmistakably Sarah's; no, Sarah must have inherited them from her.

"Clever boy," the woman remarked, her scarlet lips curled into a small smile. I didn't expect you to make the connection so quickly, linking me to the person who helped you attain your current position."

The pieces of the puzzle started to fit together in an unexpected way. "Orlie introduced me to Mariano during my first marriage to Sarah," I said slowly, realizing the truth. "It was to keep an eye on me, wasn't it?"

"You're overthinking it, Cornell," she chided, settling back onto the plush leather sofa.

Her assistant, seemingly understanding this as a cue, quietly excused herself. "We'll wait outside."

Without waiting for my reply, she walked directly to the door, followed by Josh in silenc