Elena’s POVI stormed into Damien’s private study after the dinner, my blood boiling with anger and fear. The door slammed behind me louder than I intended. My hands still shook from the hospital records I had seen. Enough was enough. I could not keep living in the dark like this.“Damien, we need to talk right now,” I said firmly, my voice stronger than usual. “The Board sent me my mother’s hospital files. They know everything about her treatment and they are threatening to change things if I do not obey. What kind of people are they? Tell me the truth.”Damien looked up from his desk with dark eyes. He stood slowly and walked around to face me. “Elena, you are not supposed to question the Board. I warned you about curiosity,” he replied in a low tone. “This is part of your training. You must trust me to protect you.”I stepped closer and pushed against his chest with both hands. “Trust you? How can I when they have power over my mom’s life? I am not your toy to control completely. I
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