CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE - The Unexpected Betrayal

As they walked along the beach one evening, Isabella turned to Claire, her eyes serious. "There's something I need to tell you," she said. "Something I've been keeping from you." Claire's heart raced. "What is it?" Isabella took a deep breath. "The reason I came to find you... it's not just because I wanted to meet my twin. I need your help, Claire. The people my family is involved with... they're dangerous. And they're after me." Claire's eyes widened. "What do you mean? How can I help?" Isabella glanced around nervously. "I have information that could bring down their entire operation. But I need somewhere safe to stay while I figure out my next move. I was hoping... maybe I could stay with you and Mason for a while?" Claire hesitated. She knew Mason would be against it, but the thought of turning away her sister in her time of need was unbearable. "Of course," she said finally. "We'll figure something out." As they headed back to the car, Claire's mind raced. How was she going