The world had shifted in an instant.
Ariella, now known as Isabelle Devereux to the public—had transformed from a hidden secret into a global sensation.
The unexpected heir had returned. The woman who had been taken and concealed.
Everyone wanted her attention—the media, the business moguls, the Order.
And most crucially?
Silas Vaughn.
The man who once tried to erase her was now compelled to recognize her.
And Ariella was prepared for battle.
She sat in Leo's office, a tempest of emotions swirling within her as she gazed at the black envelope resting on the desk.
Leo stood next to her, his face grim. "It came in an hour ago."
Ariella took a deep breath, picking it up. The Devereux family crest was embossed in silver wax, sealing the letter.
She already knew the sender.
She broke the seal and unfolded the thick, luxurious paper.
Ms. Devereux,
You are invited to the Vaughn Estate this evening. Important matters await discussion.
—Silas Vaughn
