77 A Reckoning Unveiled

In the dimly lit hotel room, Alex stood, his expression an unreadable mask, as the truth about Lillian's machinations slowly unraveled. The henchmen, who once worked under Lillian's orders, were now spilling the secrets of their sinister dealings. Emma, who had once fallen victim to Lillian's cruel plans, had now ingeniously turned the tables, leaving Lillian vulnerable and exposed. The room, charged with tension, became a stage for the revelation of Lillian's long history of orchestrating terror against Emma. "We did what we were paid for, nothing more," one of the men said, his voice steady but laced with a hint of fear. "She paid us to scare Emma, make her feel small and helpless. We never intended to harm her physically, but the mental torture was all part of the plan." As the man spoke, Lillian's façade of innocence crumbled, revealing a glimpse of the malice that lurked beneath. Alex, witnessing this confession, felt a deep sense of betrayal. The sister he had protected