The Perfect Alibi

Kaelen nodded, meeting his mother’s eyes before turning to his father. “I agree. It’s best for Dad to hold the manor and manage the company’s front while we’re dark.”

Gideon offered a single, solemn nod of acknowledgment—not just a father’s approval, but a tactical passing of the torch.

“Vance and Silas will stay with Briggs to maintain the illusion of my presence,” Kaelen continued, his voice d