Maya's POV
The entire week rushed by in a chaotic haze. Anxiety gnawed at me as I waited to hear what my brother needed to tell me.
Today was the day Cole would arrive and finally explain everything, but I'd already made up my mind about what to do, regardless of what he said. When my phone lit up with my father's name, a smile automatically spread across my face.
"Dad!" I answered with genuine happiness.
"My sweet girl! Cole mentioned you've been concerned," he said, worry evident in his voice.
"These sudden changes caught me off guard."
"Listen to me, darling. Trust your brother. Cole would move mountains to keep you safe." He wasn't telling me anything I didn't already know – my brother would sacrifice himself for me without hesitation.
"I do trust him. Are you coming today too?"
"No, Cole will stay there for several days. I need to handle things at the company." He paused. "Maya, be vigilant. Claire is spiraling out of control."
"I'm terrified of her, Dad."
