Chapter 10 - The False Victory
The brothers brought Grace safely back to the impenetrable security of their sprawling childhood estate.
Julian worked his dark magic within the legal system, ensuring every single federal charge against Grace was completely and permanently erased.
Ethan and Lauren were gone forever, swallowed whole by the ruthless cartel network they had foolishly tried to cheat.
Grace's personal bank accounts were fully restored, overflowing with her grandmother's rightful, clean funds.
She sat on the edge of her plush bed, touching her growing stomach and feeling a profound sense of absolute peace for the very first time.
The immediate threat was neutralized, her child was safe, and she was finally free to rebuild her broken life.
She walked softly down the grand hallway to Liam's private study, wanting to thank her oldest brother for saving her life.
The heavy mahogany door was slightly ajar, but the dark room was completely empty.
She stepped inside to wait for him, accidentally bumping the edge of his massive desk.
A confidential medical folder slid out from beneath a stack of legal briefs, clearly displaying her own name in bold black letters.
Grace frowned and opened the folder, expecting to find the standard ultrasound reports from her previous doctor appointments.
Instead, she found a highly classified genetic modification report detailing a secretive surgical procedure performed on her exactly three years ago.
The chilling text at the very bottom of the document confirmed that the child she was carrying was not biologically related to Ethan at all.
The baby was a genetically engineered, flawlessly designed heir created entirely in a laboratory by her brothers to secure the ultimate future of their terrifying syndicate.
Grace slowly turned around, the horrific reality freezing the blood in her veins.
Liam was standing silently in the doorway, locking the heavy deadbolt with a chilling, affectionate smile.
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He slowly raised a medical syringe filled with a glowing blue liquid, stepping intentionally into the room.
"It is time for your vitamins, Gracie," Liam whispered.
