The GPS led her to Willowbrook Lane, the streets growing quieter, more exclusive, the houses swelling into estates. Her heart pounded a little faster, doubt creeping in.
What am I doing? This is stupid. He could be waiting with… anything.
But pride pushed her forward. She couldn't let him win by ignoring him. Not after everything.
The mansion rose at the end of the drive, its glass-and-stone architecture imposing under the moon, lights glowing from within like eyes in the dark.
Sophia's breath caught... it was real, bigger than anything she'd expected. How the hell can he afford this? She parked, her hands clammy on the wheel, the engine ticking as it cooled.
The gate stood wide open, no guards, no servants, just silence.
A chill ran down her spine. Places like this always had staff... valets, security, someone.
But here? Nothing. The driveway empty, the grounds deserted.
