— Luckily, things turned out okay, though it was a close call.

Clarissa’s first target for a hostage was Liberty.

First, Liberty wasn’t trained in self-defense.

Second, she was Audrey and Kathryn's chosen successor, and finally, Liberty held enough importance in Audrey’s group that capturing her would keep the York, Lewis, and Stone families from acting rashly.

Thankfully, Lilian reacted quickly and pulled Liberty back before Clarissa could capture her.

Otherwise, the outcome could have been terrible.

When Duncan heard what happened, he was terrified and blamed himself.

He felt useless, thinking that after all his rehabilitation, he still couldn't walk normally or protect Liberty in dangerous situations.

“Duncan, Liberty said softly, “You're doing it again.

I told you not to overthink or put yourself down.

You are not useless.

you for building your business without relying on your family.” Duncan smiled, “Alright, I

rested quietly in

just so relieved

ended up in Clarissa’s hands.” Liberty

It’s all over.

dead, and Mr.

That night, she

Liberty might have been pulled down

have let her

Lillian saved her life.

time to react before Lilian pulled

Duncan held her tighter.

sleep or eat for

so I had to come see you myself.” Now that he

him, and said gently, “I’m

not liking her saying she had a hard

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