Chapter 85-hidden secrets

The moment Mr. Blackwood walked out, Victoria exhaled a breath she didn't realize she'd been holding. Her eyes locked onto her sister, who still sat there, tied to the chair, her expression a mix of fear and disbelief. Victoria crossed the room slowly, her heart still racing from the tense encounter with Blackwood. She couldn't afford to show any weakness, not now, not when everything was teetering on the edge. Without saying a word, she moved to Rachel's side and began untangling the ropes that bound her wrists. The cool, detached side of Victoria had taken control again, pushing aside any remnants of the inner turmoil that had tried to surface. Rachel didn't speak at first, staring at her sister in stunned silence. She'd expected death. She'd expected the worst. But here was Victoria, standing before her, freeing her from the ropes. "What are you doing?" Rachel whispered, disbelief in her voice. "You're letting me go? After everything?" Victoria didn't respond right away. She focused