Chapter 149. High Alert

Hermes POV

I step outside, letting the night air wash over me, and finally exhale.

Just minutes ago, I almost pushed Natalya off my lap when she had the audacity to sit there, smiling like she owned every inch of me. I still can’t believe how close I came to losing control — and exposing everything.

I pull out my phone, hands steady despite the adrenaline, and save the recording I made of our conversation at the dining table.

This is my life now — capturing the crucial moments before they vanish from my mind again.

I can’t believe how close I came to the truth slipping away in seconds. I almost forgot everything — the part that could unravel Natalya’s involvement with my father’s scandal.

I glance at the house behind me, its windows dark except for the faint glow from the living room.

I have to stay careful, because every move I make now matters. If Natalya senses even a fraction of what I know… she’ll tighten her grip on June.