The invitation to the Calloway estate came two days after the South Wing fire, delivered through formal channels that suggested David Calloway wanted to discuss "recent events and their implications for family relationships." Alexander was required to attend, and he'd asked me to come with him—not as visible guest, but as hidden observer who could witness whatever confrontation was about to happen.
"My father will try to use the fire as evidence that your presence at Ashwick creates unacceptable dangers," Alexander explained during the drive to his family's Manhattan mansion. "He'll frame Victoria's escalation to actual violence as proof that our relationship puts everyone at risk."
"That's twisted logic that blames victims for their own targeting."
"That's elite family manipulation tha
