Chapter 182

• DOMINIC RUSSO'S MANSION
• Sophie sat in the opulent living room of Dominic Russo's mansion, her back straight and her hands folded neatly in her lap. The room was an elegant mix of old-world charm and modern luxury, with high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and richly upholstered furniture. Expensive artwork adorned the walls, and a grand piano sat in one corner, its polished surface gleaming under the soft light.
• Ethan had brought her here almost three hours ago, dropping her off with a curt nod before disappearing down a long, marble hallway. Since then, Sophie had been left alone, the only sound the faint ticking of an antique clock on the mantelpiece. She couldn't help but wonder why she had been summoned and what awaited her.