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Michael’s POVThe penthouse feels too pristine today, too quiet, as I lay out the final details of our escape to Norway. Emma's sitting across from me, her body language screaming reluctance but her voice barely above a whisper. "We're leaving next week," I announce, trying to mask my own unease with a tone of finality. "New identities, a whole new life.""How did you manage all that?" Her question is faint, but the fear in her eyes is loud and clear."I had some help... from Laura," I admit, watching her closely for her reaction."Laura? But she's my friend..." Emma's voice cracks, the betrayal etching deeper lines into her already strained face.I chuckle darkly, enjoying the control. "Everyone has their price, Emma. Laura's no different. She's looking out for her own interests."The conversation is cut short by a buzz from my phone. A message from Jessica, or so it claims, saying she knows about the poisoning and has proof. It's absurd. Jessica's supposed to be in a coma, yet here

Michael‘s POV In the grim confines of my cell, the air hangs thick with despair. The stark, gray walls echo the chilling stillness that surrounds me, a constant reminder of my isolation. Yet, amidst this dreary solitude, my status ensures a degree of untouchable authority—courtesy of my old friend, Officer Jenkins. His subtle nods and discreet passes of extra comforts affirm that, even here, my influence lingers, warding off any potential threats or discomforts from less sympathetic inmates. The abrupt call to the interrogation room shatters my temporary peace. As I'm led down the cold, echoing hallways, the door swings open to reveal Moses Hampton, his presence as formidable as ever, yet his eyes betray a storm of fury and betrayal. The tension in the room is palpable, a thick veil that could be sliced with the mere clatter of handcuffs against the table. "Moses," I start, my voice steady despite the chaos brewing in his gaze. "What an unexpected pleasure." His jaw clenches vi

**Daniel's POV**As the evening shadows crept across the room, I handed Emma the small orange bottle of antidepressants and sleeping pills, the ones prescribed by her psychiatrist. My hands lingered over hers, feeling the cold that seemed to perpetually cling to her skin these days. She offered a faint smile, a ghost of her former warmth, and took the medication.Watching her slip under the covers, I felt a surge of protectiveness. I couldn't leave her side—not tonight. As her breathing evened out into the rhythm of sleep, I lay down beside her, wrapping my arms around her fragile form. My mind, however, refused to quiet, haunted by the fear of losing her not just to Michael's cruelty but to the shadows that now seemed to engulf her spirit.Sleep eventually claimed me, but it brought no peace. I found myself in a nightmare where the world was drained of color, a gray wasteland. Emma was there, walking away from me towards a precipice that overlooked an abyss. I called out to her, my v

**Daniel’s POV**In the bustling corridor outside Mrs. Williams' office, Emma's accusation slices through the air, leaving a palpable tension. Laura, caught off guard, fumbles for words, her confusion evident. "Betrayal? Emma, what are you talking about?" Her voice, usually calm and collected, is tinged with distress.Emma's features harden, her eyes glinting with a mix of pain and accusation. "I know about the deal you made with Michael, Laura. How could you?" Without waiting for a response, she turns sharply and walks away, her steps quick and decisive.Laura watches her go, a pang of hurt visible in her eyes. She turns to me, searching for an explanation. I shake my head, equally perplexed by Emma's reaction. "She's been under a lot of stress, Laura. Michael fed her lies, twisted truths. I'm sorry she lashed out like that."Laura's exhaustion is more apparent now, her face pale and drawn. "It's been a tough few days," she admits, her voice barely above a whisper. "My brother passed

**David’s POV** I watch as the hospital room transforms into an impromptu courtroom, the stark white walls and medical equipment serving as a somber backdrop for Jessica's confession. She's propped up in her hospital bed, a shadow of her former self, her movement limited and her speech slightly slurred from the stroke. Yet, there's a clarity in her eyes that suggests she's fully aware of the gravity of her words. Jessica: (voice weak but clear) It started when I returned to the US to manage my father's shares at the hospital. Michael was my obsession and my gateway back into power, but he kept secrets. I knew he was hiding something... or someone. Authority: Ms. Hampton, can you clarify what led you to believe Mr. Thompson was withholding information? Jessica: I tailed him. After his breakup from her previous girlfriend, Emma, his evasiveness didn't end. That's when I found Scarlet, imprisoned like some forgotten doll in his mansion. The room is tense, the air thick with the