“We really have to find her,” Lucas continued, his tone darkening. Adam nodded, determination hardening his expression.
“She’s the one who set Jack Davis up,” Adam said slowly, piecing it together. “She manipulated him, tangled him in this web of lies and deceit, pushing him to work with Lucas. But why? Why go to such lengths?”
And then it hit me—a realisation that was as dark as it was clear. “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,” I murmured, a bitter laugh escaping my lips. “O’Brian betrayed her. He tried to use Stephanie to get to you. And when Stephanie refused, he poisoned her, holding the antidote hostage to manipulate you, to force you into giving him control. But O’Brian didn’t count on you refusing and ending Stephanie’s life on your terms. To protect himself, knowing you wer
