The glass tower of Veyra Corp rose like a monolith against the gray morning sky. Aurora stood at its base, her reflection trembling in the mirrored panels. Just weeks ago, she had been its crown jewel the obedient daughter, the heiress everyone praised. Now she was returning as an outcast, clutching her mother’s secrets like a blade hidden under silk.

Adrian walked beside her, his tailored suit sharp against his broad shoulders. He said nothing, but the faint curl at the edge of his mouth ...