CHAPTER 133

The city lay under a blanket of darkness, the streets quieter than usual as if the world itself was holding its breath. Jessica stood on the rooftop of the Aton Empire building, her hair whipping around her face as the wind picked up. She clenched her fists, the cool night air doing little to calm the storm of emotions swirling inside her. Everything had changed so fast—her father, Phillip, the business, the secrets. It was all spiraling out of control, and she felt powerless to stop it.

She thought of her father, Andrew Lane, the man who had shaped so much of her life. She used to see him as strong, unyielding, the kind of man who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Now, she saw a different side—ruthless, manipulative, willing to sacrifice even his daughter for his ambitions. Jessica’s heart twisted with the realization that the man she once idolized might be beyond redemption.

Behind her, the door to the rooftop opened with a soft creak, and Phillip stepped out. His face was