Aria's POV
The moment we stepped through the door of Damian's penthouse, my phone buzzed.
It was Rick.
I answered immediately, my heart still racing from everything that had happened at the hospital.
"Queen Luna," Rick's voice was calm, professional. "We've finished interrogating the attacker."
I sank onto the edge of the couch, my legs suddenly weak. Damian was beside me in an instant, his hand settling on my lower back.
"What did he say?" I asked.
Rick didn't hesitate. "His name is Thomas Garrett. About ten years ago, your father—Vincent Smith—released a scathing review of his company's flagship project. The review tanked investor confidence. Garrett's business collapsed within six months."
I closed my eyes, trying to process that.
"His wife worked herself to
