Chapter 119: A New Alliance

Marcus paced the length of his luxurious hotel room, the faint sounds of city traffic filtering through the thick curtains. He had called Amelia earlier that day, insisting they meet in person to discuss a new plan. He knew she was vulnerable, especially after Cynthia had unceremoniously thrown her out. It was the perfect moment to reel her in. A knock on the door broke his train of thought. Marcus quickly composed himself, smoothing out his shirt before opening the door. Amelia stood before him, looking both apprehensive and defiant. “Amelia,” he greeted, a warm smile spreading across his face. “Come in.” Amelia stepped into the room, glancing around briefly before her gaze settled on Marcus. “What’s this about, Marcus? Why did you want to meet here?” Marcus closed the door behind her and gestured for her to sit on the plush sofa. “I wanted to discuss our plan in a more private setting. Plus, I figured you could use a break from all the stress.” She hesitated for a moment but e