Chapter 171 Confrontations

• The day had dawned with gray clouds heavy in the sky, casting a shadow over the city, matching the turmoil brewing in my heart. I'd called for a meeting with Stella, Scarlett, and Timothy. It was time to set things straight, to address it all and potentially put an end to all of this.
• We decided to meet in Scarlett's office, a relatively warm and inviting room. It did little to calm my nerves, however. As I pushed open the door to her office, I couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding.
• Inside, Scarlett was already seated behind her desk, her usually peaceful face etched with concern. The room was dimly lit, the heavy curtains drawn against the gloomy day outside. I glanced around, taking in the familiar surroundings, the photographs of her family on the wall, and the shelves lined with books. It all seemed so ordinary.