The storm had finally faded, its howling winds and crashing rain a distant memory. But the scars it left behind still lingered in the air, a quiet reminder of the chaos that had gripped their lives for weeks. Betrayals had unraveled, secrets had spilled out, and danger had loomed around every corner. Now, though, the dust was settling. Margaret sat behind bars, her trial date locked in. Miranda’s glittering empire had collapsed into ruins. For Jack and Rose, it was time to start piecing their world back together—one careful step at a time. But before anything else, they had to bring Ellie home.
The drive to Senator Dorsey’s estate felt like a breath of calm after months of madness. The city’s bright lights faded in the rearview mirror as Jack guided the sleek black SUV along the winding c
