Chapter 101: The Stage is Set
The afternoon sun streamed through the tall windows of the Blackwood family's estate, casting long shadows over Henry's private office.
He sat behind his massive desk, his hands gripping the arms of his chair as he stared at the television in front of him.
A press conference played on the screen, with carefully edited clips of Eira.
Her voice was distorted, and her words twisted to make it appear as though she was scheming to destroy the Blackwood family.
Vanesa's old voiceover narrated the video, "This is who Eira Hax really is—a manipulative outsider trying to tear us apart from within."
Henry's lips pressed together as he reached for the remote and turned off the screen.
The room fell silent except for the faint ticking of the clock on the wall.
Vanesa walked in moments later.
She carried herself with confidence, smiling.
