Chapter 149

Kelly POV

For the first time in what felt like forever, I could finally breathe. Lucian had finally taken responsibility for his actions, and Olivia had laid her true intentions bare. There was no more uncertainty, no more unnecessary weight pressing down on my chest.

It didn’t mean everything was magically okay, but at least now, I wasn’t carrying those burdens alone. I felt… lighter.

Susan was sitting at the dining table, her brows furrowed as she flipped through a stack of papers. A steaming cup of tea sat beside her, untouched.

I took the seat across from her, sighing. “You look stressed.”

She glanced up, rubbing her temple. “You would be too if you were trying to figure out how to confront someone as careful as Mrs. Kim.”

I frowned, leaning forward. “We have the proof. What’s the problem?”

“The problem,” she said, placing a document in front of me, “is that we can’t afford to make her suspicious before we make our move. Have you