Chapter 3 - The Ghost of the Past
Damon's heart skipped a beat as the child's words echoed through his mind like a thunderclap in the silent foyer.
Four years ago, Clara Vance—the only woman Damon had ever truly loved—had vanished from his life overnight without leaving a single trace or explanation.
Damon had spent millions of dollars hiring private investigators across the globe, only to be told by his ruthless half-brother, Julian Vosilenko, that Clara had accepted five million dollars to leave the country forever.
For four agonizing years, Damon had believed Clara was a cold-hearted gold digger who had traded his love for a bank transfer.
He looked closely at the little girl's face, noticing for the first time the striking hazel shade of her eyes that perfectly matched Clara's.
"What is your name, little one?" Damon asked, his voice cracking with emotion for the first time in years.
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"I'm Lily," the girl replied, reaching into her small pink tulle pocket. "Mommy said to give you this letter if she didn't come back from the hospital."
👉 What horrible secret did Clara's letter hide about Damon's half-brother?
