Chapter 278

Madison

“This is ridiculous,” Vanessa scoffed, tossing her head. “You’ve completely lost it.”

Alexander remained calm, his composure a stark contrast to Vanessa’s agitation. “Have I? Selena Johnson gave us quite a detailed account of your little plan.”

“I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about. What bullshit is this?”

I watched the exchange with growing tension, my arms crossed tightly over my chest. The concrete walls of the warehouse seemed to close in around us, amplifying every word.

“Really?” Alexander circled her chair slowly like a predator sizing up its prey. “That’s interesting because Selena remembers your instructions quite clearly. The Plaza Hotel, ten thousand dollars, a little vial to slip into my drink.”

“This is insane.” Vanessa jerked against her restraints. “You’re holding me against my will based on the word of someone I barely know?”

Leo stepped forward, his phone in hand. “We have a recording of her confess