Aurora swallowed hard, debating on how much to reveal. In the end, she listened to her instinct.
"Aunt, the only thing you have to know is that clues are leading to an external person and until the identity is vetted, I can not make guesses."
Another round of silence followed before Stephanie's voice came on again. In the end, she accepted Aurora's decision and drummed her support.
"I will inform the rest of the family," Stephanie assured her. "You can go ahead with the filings."
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Xander sat in the backseat of the sleek black car, the faint glow of streetlights reflecting off the window. His gaze was sharp, his thoughts already several steps ahead. Beside him, Liam sat upright in the front passenger seat, awaiting his instructions.
