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Chapter 11

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Selene’s Pov

I sat in the back of the car with Mom, the city lights blurring past. Damien had let me go, but I could still feel his hand on mine from earlier. Slow. That’s what we agreed. No rushing this confusing pull between us.

“Selene, are you sure about him?” Mom asked quietly. “Damien Cross. After everything?”

I turned to her. “I’m not sure about anything anymore. But he’s not the man I thought. We talked a lot tonight. He defended me in front of everyone. Even after knowing I lied at fir
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    Damien’s PovMom’s announcement made the room feel smaller. I kept Selene’s hand in mine. “Selene, we decide this together. Tell me what you want. We talk it out first before anyone plays anything.”Selene looked at me. “I want to hear the recording, but with you here. No alone. That’s our rule now. What do you think we should tell Mom?”“Tell her we listen as a team,” I said. “Then we break it down right after. Selene, how are you holding up with all this tonight?”“I’m tired of the games,” she answered. “But steadier when we face them side by side. You answer everything I ask. That makes me want to keep going with these conversations. More nights where we sort facts and then talk about normal life.”“I want the same,” I replied. “More evenings talking about our days. Planning small things like coffee or dinner with no pressure. Just us. Mom, tell the investigator we hear it together or not at all.”Mom nodded and stepped away to relay the message. Selene turned back to me. “Damien,

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    Selene’s PovI held the phone tighter as the chairman’s words sank in. Damien sat right beside me on the couch, our knees touching. I looked at him first. “They want me to confirm full trust right now or they vote again tonight. Tell me what you think I should say. Honest, like we always do.”Damie

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    Selene’s PovHelena’s words hung between us like smoke. I kept Damien’s hand in mine while Mom watched from the side. The press noise outside had quieted, but my mind raced.“Damien, answer her,” I said. “Did you pay anyone connected to my father’s heart attack? I need the truth from you before we

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    Damien’s PovThe notifications kept coming on Selene’s phone. The voice message was everywhere now. I held her hand steady on the table, ignoring the board members staring at us. “Selene, look at me first. We talk about this right now. Like every night on the couch. Ask me anything.”Selene turned

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