DANIEL POV

The plan is already in motion. Me and Nathan finally did what we’d been preparing for—calling out Lydia and Marcus publicly, piece by piece. The photos, the manipulation, the lies meant to ruin both my name and Amelia’s.

The press room is packed. Every major outlet. Cameras lined up like firing squad rifles.

I step to the podium. My hands are steady. My mind is clear.

Nathan stands off to the side.

"Good afternoon." My voice cuts through the murmur. "I have a statement. No ...