Chapter 5

Mara stared at the screen, then slowly turned toward Adrian, anger replacing the fear that had frozen her moments earlier. The name beside the dead executive's credentials felt like an accusation.

Her hands curled into fists as she faced him. “Explain that,” she demanded, her voice shaking despite every effort to control it. “Why is my original name connected to a dead executive?”

Adrian remained still, watching her carefully before answering. “Because I've been investigating that name for months,” he said quietly. “I didn't know it belonged to you until you entered this company.”

Mara's eyes narrowed. “You've been investigating…