Chapter: 3

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:59:30 +0000

My alarm buzzed sharply at 4:30 a.m., dragging me from sleep. I rose, prepared myself for the gym, and after my workout, showered and dressed for the office. Descending the stairs, I found Martha, our loyal house help, serving breakfast. She had been with my family since my birth, and after their brutal assassination, she became my caretaker.