PART 2: THE DANGEROUS DECEPTION
I gripped my armrests so hard my knuckles turned white, unable to tear my eyes away from the man I had buried seven days ago.
“Karl?” I choked out in a ragged whisper, tears instantly burning my eyes. “Is this a cruel joke? I held your hand in the morgue!”
He pulled his cap lower, his dark eyes scanning the aisle of the moving bus before leaning into my ear.
“That wasn’t me in the casket, Clara,” he murmured, his breath warm against my skin. “That was my identical twin brother, Julian.”
My mind spun into complete chaos as I tried to process the impossible words coming from his mouth.
He explained that his wealthy family ran an international investment firm, and Julian had stolen millions from dangerous operatives who framed Karl for the theft.
“The heart attack at our wedding was a targeted poisoning meant for me,” Karl admitted, his voice trembling with sheer terror. “Julian knew they were coming, switched our drinks, and took the bullet meant for my life.”
(The real threat is far closer than she ever imagined! Click “Next Page” to continue reading…)
