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Chapter 19 – The First Move (Adrian’s POV) Adrian knew this was suicide. Taking down William Carter wasn’t just about exposing the truth. It was about surviving long enough to do it. And right now, as he drove through the dimly lit streets of the city with Evelyne beside him, he knew they were running out of time. Lucas had let her go once. His father wouldn’t make that mistake. If they wanted to win this war, they had to strike first. And they had to do it now. --- A Reckless Gamble The plan was risky. It relied on timing, precision, and just enough chaos to distract William’s men. But more than that—it relied on trust. Adrian wasn’t sure he and Evelyne had enough of that yet. But it didn’t matter. Because trust or not—they were in this together. And neither of them was