Lily's POV

After security escorted Sophia out I stood at the conference room window staring at nothing while my mind tried to process what had just happened.

Three years of friendship destroyed because Sophia loved Alexander and resented my inheritance.

Every conversation we'd had about my insecurities and fears had been ammunition she'd used to manipulate me into giving up.

Every hug and reassurance had been a lie designed to keep me dependent on her validation.

Every suggestion that I ...