Chapter 59: The Escape Plan
The aftermath of the press conference left Cambria with a sense of grim satisfaction, but it also brought a heavier realization that she was now a target. The world was watching, and with it came the weight of expectations. It wasn’t just the media she had to deal with anymore; it was the people in the shadows, the ones who had been pulling the strings for far too long.
Elara had gone to work immediately after the press conference, reaching out to trusted sources to gather more intel on Grayson Blackwood. Cambria knew they couldn’t afford to take any more chances. The truth about her family’s empire, about the people who had used it for their own gain, was now out there. But even as she exposed Evelyn and Blackwood, she knew there was something bigger at play. The power they held was more dangerous than anything she had ever faced.
The night was Cambria’s only solace. The city lights below her penthouse window flickered like distant stars, reminding her of how far she’d come and how much further she still had to go.
Her phone buzzed on the desk again, and as she picked it up, she saw an unfamiliar number. She hesitated before answering, a flicker of unease creeping up her spine.
"Cambria," a voice said, deep and familiar, with an edge that made her heart skip a beat.
It was Maddox.
"I need you to listen to me." his voice was low, urgent. "There’s more to Blackwood’s operation than I’ve been able to tell you. You’re not just dealing with him anymore. There’s a bigger player involved who’s been working behind the scenes for years, controlling everything. If you don’t act fast, you won’t just lose the empire, you’ll lose everything."
Cambria’s breath caught in her throat. "Who?" she demanded, though a part of her already knew the answer. "Who else is involved?"
Maddox hesitated, and when he spoke again, his words hit like a bombshell. "It’s not just Blackwood. It’s my father. He’s been using you, using me, for years. He’s the one who set everything in motion. And if you don’t act now, he’ll take everything we’ve fought for."