Chapter 1: The Silent Protector
Chapter 1: The Silent Protector
The leather briefcase slammed into Kiora's side with terrifying force.
A sharp cry escaped her lips as she instinctively wrapped both arms around her pregnant belly.
The marble hallway of the county courthouse fell silent.
The woman in the black blazer—Vanessa Caldwell—smiled coldly.
"Maybe now you'll finally disappear."
But before Kiora could collapse onto the hard stone floor, a pair of strong arms caught her.
An older man with silver hair stood behind her, his expression unreadable.
His dark overcoat concealed years of discipline.
He gently helped Kiora steady herself before turning toward Vanessa.
May you like
His voice was calm.
"You've just made the biggest mistake of your life."
