Chapter 4 - The Betrayal Within the Bloodline
Dominic stared at the letter, the ink blurring slightly before his eyes as four years of grief turned into pure, fiery rage. Julian Moretti—his younger half-brother and second-in-command—had been the one who organized the convoy route on the night of the attack, claiming it was the safest path through the city.
"Elena," Dominic spoke, his voice dangerously calm as he turned toward the young woman. "How long did Sophia live in that cottage?"
Elena lowered her head, tears finally spilling over her lashes. "She lived for six months after the explosion, Mr. Moretti. She was badly injured and couldn't travel. I nursed her in secret while working as an under-maid. When she passed away giving birth to Lily, I swore on my life that I would protect the baby from Julian..."
Elena wiped her eyes with her sleeve. "Julian has men watching every gate. If I tried to leave the property with Lily, they would have eliminated us both. I took the maid position to keep her hidden right under his nose until she was old enough to speak the truth to you."
Before Dominic could process Elena's words, the heavy oak doors of the study burst open. Julian Moretti stepped into the room, flanked by three armed bodyguards, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
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"Well, well, big brother," Julian said smoothly, holding a silver-plated firearm at his side. "It seems the little rat finally crept out of the servant quarters."
👉 Read PART 5 to see how Dominic protected his daughter from Julian's armed bodyguards!
