CHAPTER 0128

AUDREY'S POV

We walked into the room, fully aware of the task ahead. Our plan was simple—try reason first, keep things calm, and only escalate to threats if absolutely necessary. I reminded myself to be patient. Threats could wait. For now, we just needed her to talk.

As soon as we stepped inside, her eyes locked onto Declan, and that all-too-familiar smug grin stretched across her face. She cross