I took a step forward, then froze in place. Maya's words echoed in my mind: someone had a secret. Was it him—the man I had just caught sight of?

If it was, could he also be entangled in the Murphy family's shady dealings?

The idea of the Mercers and Murphys teaming up to destroy my parents made my blood boil. I was so consumed by the thought that I didn't notice someone behind me until Karl's voice cut through the air.

"Lost on your way to the ...