At that moment, upon hearing what Cora just said, James' entire body stiffened. His jaw clenched so tightly that a small muscle twitched in his cheek. He stood there, frozen in place,his hands fisted at his sides, breathing heavier with each second. But no words came out.
There was nothing left to say.
He had been defeated, completely, painfully, and publicly.
Every plan he laid out, every strategy he thought would bring him victory, had collapsed right in front of him. Now, everything every bit of control, pride, and power, lay in Cora's hands. And the worst part? He hadn't even seen it coming.
'Who is Mr. B?' The question screamed inside his head.
'Could it be William? Did William actually betray me?'
His thoughts spiraled with confusion and rising panic, but before he could even find his voice, something else happened.
