penelope's POV

Fear engulfed me, accompanied by a sense of dread, and my legs weakened at her presence. I had no idea what she was doing here, but it was clear she intended to stop us.

Silvio positioned himself protectively in front of me, while Nicolas aimed a gun at her. Max stood there, his face a mask of anger, and he didn’t appear surprised at all.

“You think for one moment that I will stand by and let you outsmart me? You are a liar,” Eve said with a laugh that sent chills racing down my spine.

“You killed an innocent man, just for what?” Silvio snapped at her,...