Chapter 15

Esme died at the scene. Corey clutched Ella tightly in his arms, shielding her from the broken glass Esme hadn't been able to fully block. He lost consciousness shortly after. Up front, Zac was impaled with glass shards across his chest. Though life was slipping away, his concern for the one person he'd held dear since her birth kept him holding on. The thought of Ella facing the world's cruelty alone was unbearable. But even love couldn't shield her from dangers too great to be ignored. "Ella... your mother and I won't be able to protect you anymore. You'll have to rely on yourself. Be wary of your Uncle Ernest and the Quinn family. Two days ago, I discovered that he and Charlie Quinn were plotting to embezzle large sums of money from the Grant Group." Zac summoned his final bit of strength and made a call. His voice was hoarse but clear as he reported their location. "Hurry... save my daughter." In that instant, Ella was paralyzed by shock. Thanks to Esme and Corey's protect