Chapter 26 The Truth Unveiled

Velluto was always a place of power plays and polished appearances, but tonight, it felt like a different kind of battlefield. Clara stood in front of the restaurant’s glass doors, her hand hovering over the handle as she debated what she was about to walk into. Julian had been cryptic in his message. There was a heaviness in the air, a weight that made her heart beat a little faster than usual. He wanted to talk. But talk about what? She couldn’t ignore the feeling that something bigger than just business was at play.