Chapter 150

The fallout from Magnus’s ambush and Camelia’s betrayal was only the beginning. With Marcus facing criminal charges, his assets frozen, and his reputation in shambles, it became clear that his enemies had planned this perfectly. But Marcus wasn’t a man who surrendered easily—and neither was Mara. They needed to regroup, uncover the truth, and strike back harder than ever.

The two retreated to a hidden property on the outskirts of the city—a cabin Marcus had kept secret, even from his closest allies.

Mara threw a duffel bag onto the floor. “This is only temporary, Marcus. We have to move fast.”

Marcus nodded, his face hardened from exhaustion. “Magnus and Camelia think they’ve won. They have no idea what’s coming for them.”

Mara gave him a thin smile. “We need to hit them where it hurts, and that means figuring out who gave them the Black Card. Without it, they wouldn’t have the power to pull all of this off.”

Marcus clenched his fists. “There’s one person who knows everything—Marco. A