The overcast sky hung low as Evelyn's car pulled into the courtyard of the Lie family estate. The house looked as grand as ever—white façade with towering pillars, a neatly manicured garden, and the angel statue by the koi pond that hadn’t changed since the last time she set foot there.

But there was no warmth in the shadow of that house. Only a coldness that seeped through the walls of luxury.

The main door opened as a servant greeted her, and Evelyn stepped inside with steady strides, even though her heart felt heavy. The moment she entered, the scent of perfumed candles and aged wood filled the air—a scent...