No matter how capable Mr. Dunn was, he was still just a man-and an old one at that. He was almost eighty, a few years older than her, and still working for her. But no matter how strong he was, he couldn't compete with younger He wasn't invincible.

people like Zachary.

Just like Mr. Jimenez-he had been powerful too, but the assassins she sent nearly killed him. Even though he survived, he was seriously injured and had suffered from pain and illness for decades. If it weren't for a miracle doctor, Mr. Jimenez wouldn't be alive today.

Clarissa didn't want to believe things were hopeless. She tried calling Mr. Dunn again.

The call connected, but he didn't answer.

The phone rang for a long time, but there was still no answer.

She called again. Still nothing.

heart was falling into a bottomless

from her feet, spreading through her entire body, leaving

was over. Completely

any of them, couldn't

her to stop, and at her three sons standing by Holden, waiting for the

who truly cared for her was her daughter. She felt guilt

was too embarrassed to face

daughter to stop bowing. If Kathryn hurt herself, it would break her heart as

live your life. Don't let anyone pressure you. Remember what I've told you. "Pedro, I hope you'll remember what I asked of you and what you promised me. Kathryn, I'm leaving her

no turning back, but she couldn't face prison. She'd rather die than be locked up. She didn't

opposed her, took away benefits from many family members, and gathered all the power into

her-why would she care about offending others? But after all the things she'd done, all the enemies she made, the power she

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