Chapter 119

Damon's POV

I couldn't stand the sight of Elysia's fear-stricken face as Frederick's accusations hung in the air. It was as if her very essence had been tainted by the weight of these false claims. Anger surged through my veins, fueling my determination to protect her from this twisted game.

"Fredrickson, you're wrong!" I shouted, my voice laced with frustration. "Elysia's memory loss is genuine. She has no recollection of any debts or stolen money. There has to be another way to resolve this."

Fredrickson's eyes bore into mine, filled with a deadly intensity. "Don't be a fool, Damon," he sneered. "You're falling for her act. She's manipulative, using her memory loss as a convenient excuse. Don't trust her."

Elysia's trembling form caught my attention, her eyes wide with fear. I could sense the weight of her confusion and vulnerability, and it cut through me like a knife. In that moment, I made a silent promise to myself to shield her from any harm, to uncove