Chapter149:

Chapter 149 Emily's Point of View The dimly lit room smelled of damp wood and faint cigar smoke. I adjusted my coat, shivering slightly as the chill from the cracked window seeped through. The man in front of me sat motionless, his face hidden behind a black mask. Only his piercing eyes, sharp and calculating, gave away any emotion. "Max is on to us," he said, his voice low and gravelly, sending a shiver down my spine. "He's digging deeper. If we don’t act fast, he’ll find out everything." My heart skipped a beat, but I forced myself to remain composed. Years of navigating through high society had taught me to mask my emotions. I couldn’t afford to let this man see any weakness. "Then tie up the loose ends," I replied firmly, my voice steady despite the storm raging inside me. "We can’t let him discover the truth, not now, not ever." The man leaned back in his chair, the dim light casting eerie shadows across his masked face. "You’re asking for a lot, Emily. Cleaning up your mess isn’t