Chapter 68

Alec POV

Mama made the call. Within seconds, she had my corporate attorney, Marcus Lowell, on speaker.

“Marcus,” she said, “we have two detectives with us in the penthouse. They claim there’s a video of Alec at the shipyard during an alleged assault. I want you here. Now.”

“I’m on my way.” Marcus’s voice was composed. “Do not say a word until I arrive.”

Mama ended the call, then turned to the officers. “Please make yourselves comfortable. He’ll be here in fifteen.”

Ramirez nodded. “We'll wait.”

Silence settled between us.

I glanced at Mabel, but she avoided my gaze. More than anything, I wished she was the one sitting next to me.

At exactly fifteen minutes, the doorbell rang again, and Mr.