For a man who controlled an empire…
Damien Laurent looked completely powerless.
Ava had seen him angry.
She had seen him cold.
She had seen him in control.
But this?
This was different.
He was standing in the middle of his office, staring at his phone like it had just brought back a ghost.
"Damien..."
No response.
"Damien."
His eyes finally moved to her.
And Ava saw something she never expected.
Pain.
"He’s alive."
The words were barely a whisper.
Ava's heart tightened.
"Your brother?"
Damien nodded.
"Julian."
A thousand questions filled the room.
The brother everyone thou