Chapter 110

MAGNAR’S POV I wasn’t expecting to see her so soon. The moment I stepped into my father’s office, she stiffened. Just for a second. Just long enough for me to notice. But then, as quickly as it appeared, it was gone. She masked it perfectly, turning back to the book in her hand as if my presence didn’t affect her at all. Of course. Why would it? I hesitated. Why was she even here? Father never left anyone alone in his office. Not even me. But Valeria? He trusted her. More than he trusted his own son. That bitter truth settled deep inside me—a dull, familiar ache. No matter what I did, no matter how hard I fought for his approval, I always messed up. Always fell short. And now, Bernard had left me too. I clenched my jaw, the thought making my stomach twist. He was right to leave. Right to see me for what I really was and walk away. I sighed, feeling the weight of it all press down on me. I should just leave. What was the point of being here anyway? I had nothing left to say. But then, a