Chapter 440

"Something strange? What do you mean?" Charlotte and Anna both froze, their eyes snapping to Julia in surprise. A heavy feeling settled in their chests. "The setup I put in place is all gone. It has vanished without a trace. I don't know how, but it's too late even if I tried to rework everything now. "It's as if someone has already found out exactly what I was doing! And the only person I can think of who could pull this off… is Dad. So, there's a good chance I've been exposed." Julia's expression was grave, her worry palpable as she looked at the other two. "Exposed? How could that happen? But if Dad knew, why hasn't he shown any signs of it?" Anna asked anxiously. "That's what makes him so terrifying. He erases everything in silence, pretending he knows nothing, and solving the problem before you even realize what's happening. By the time you notice, it's already checkmate." Charlotte exhaled sharply, her brows furrowing. It was like an assassin striking in the dead of night—