A Mothers Sin

Presidential Suite—Crest Sovereign Hotel, Evening

Isolde stood near the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at Crest's skyline beginning to be swallowed by dusk. Orange light reflected off glass buildings, creating an illusion of a burning city.

Her phone vibrated. An incoming message.

Isolde opened it with a quick movement.

[Sasha withdrawn from mansion. Lenora treated as ordered. Target safe.]

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