CHAPTER 119

Philip’s mind raced as he left the board meeting. Being CEO was more demanding than he had anticipated, but he was determined to prove himself. He needed a moment alone to gather his thoughts, so he headed to the mansion’s garden—a serene oasis that offered respite from the pressures of his new role.

As he strolled among the lush greenery and colorful blooms, he couldn’t shake the conversation with Barry from earlier. Clara Lewis, the detective Barry had recommended, seemed like the key to uncovering the truth about his parents’ deaths and the shooting of his foster mother. He needed answers, closure—something to put his mind at ease.

Lost in thought, Philip didn’t notice Clara approaching until she spoke. “Philip, right?”

He turned to see her standing there, a determined look in her eyes. “Yes, Clara. Barry told me about you.”

She nodded. “He mentioned you might need my help.”

Philip hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. “There are things I need to understand—about my past, about wha