nderground garage of a sleek, anonymous skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. Fiona and Si
and a wall of glass that offered a breathtaking, god-like view of the city lights. It
She walked barefoot to the window, the city a river of light at h
said, his voice a calm anchor in her turbulent thoughts. H
, we acquired DNA samples from B
A genetic report was displayed, i
te is Cyrus's biological daugh
very whim. But seeing the proof in black and white sent a sharp, cold pang through her chest. All those years of feeling like an
n to sink in. Then he continued. "The sec
turned from the window, her g
medical records, financial transfers, a time
your mother from the manor to an exclusive private c
l, untraceable payment from an offshore account linked to Cyrus shortly after your m
r treatment logs. One drug was administered consistently. In small doses, it's a sedative. But long-
ge, the expertise that made her a legend in other circles, screamed at her. Thi
ld it felt like a physical ent
e whispered, the name
pport. He knew her better than anyone. He kne
torm in her eyes receded, replaced by a terrifying cal
," she
in those two simple words. He smoothly changed th
one I mentioned on the phone. An important
ors in New York have given up. They're ca
ed a miracle. They
ground world. The name whispered in despe
that wanted to see the world burn. Perhaps saving a life was the only
commanded, her voice devoid of emot
he life she was about to save, would drag her right back
ng to the B
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