Elsa
Lucas's eyes darkened as he stood there, my words clearly hitting a nerve. "Your father cannot afford to be passive. He has to pick a side, Elsa," he warned, his tone more serious than before. I saw an opportunity in his statement—an opportunity to dig deeper, to learn more.
"I didn’t realise there were sides, Lucas," I said, feigning curiosity. "What are the options?"
His jaw tightened as he spoke. "To be Adam’s slave, or free himself and be independent again, like most of us have done."
I shook my head, trying to piece together the bigger picture. "What about the Baron?" I asked, watching his reaction closely. His silence told me everything I needed to know.
"What about the Baron’s side, Lucas?" I pressed, my voice firm but not accusing. "If my father betrays Adam, who will pro
