Chapter 50: A Revelation Unfolds

The room fell silent, the weight of Callum’s words hanging heavily in the air. Ava’s mind raced as she processed the implications. Lucas’s father, Leon Blackwood, was somehow connected to the Meridian Group—an organization they had been fighting against. She glanced at Lucas, who stood frozen, disbelief etched across his face. “That can’t be right,” Lucas murmured, his voice almost lost in the stillness. “My father… he’s been dead for years. This has to be some mistake.” Callum shook his head, his expression grave. “I don’t think it is. His name appears in multiple documents, always linked to high-level meetings and strategy discussions. If he’s dead, then someone is using his name—or he’s not as dead as you think.” Ava moved closer to Lucas, her hand on his arm. “Lucas… what do you know about your father’s involvement in these circles?” Lucas’s face tightened. “Not much. He was a businessman—had dealings in different countries, but I never knew the details. I thought he was just…