Chapter 72

Victor’s gaze lingered on Emma for a moment longer, the weight of everything that had just happened slowly washing over him. He’d finally broken free from Maria’s grasp, from Grandpa Ben’s manipulation. It felt like he’d shed the chains that had bound him for years.

But the storm wasn’t over. They both knew it.

Emma’s voice broke the silence, gentle but firm. “Victor, Maria’s not going to let this go. Neither will Grandpa Ben. You need to be ready.”

Victor’s eyes darkened, his resolve hardening even more. “I know,” he said, his voice low. “But I’m not afraid of them anymore. Let them come. I’m done running.”

Emma nodded, her eyes full of admiration. “Good. Because they’re going to push back, and they’re going to push hard. We have to be ready to hit back even harder.”

Victor’s grip on her hand tightened, his jaw clenching. “I’m not backing down this time. They’ve underestimated me for too long.”

Emma smiled, her gaze steady. “That’s what I love about you. You never give up, even when
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