Chapter 2: The Enemy Inside The House

Chapter 2: The Enemy Inside The House

The Rossi estate had survived wars.

It had survived betrayals.

It had survived men who thought they could destroy Leo Rossi.

But Leo had never imagined the enemy would already be inside his walls.

Three days later, the mansion felt different.

The staff walked quietly.

The guards avoided eye contact.

Everyone knew something was coming.

Because when Leo Rossi became silent…

People disappeared.

Victoria Kensington was locked inside one of the guest rooms under guard.

She had stopped pretending.

The perfect smile was gone.

The elegant mask had cracked.

But Leo knew better than anyone.

A person like Victoria did not panic unless they had lost control.

And she had.

Leo entered the security room.

His head of security, Marcus Vale, stood waiting.

A man who had protected Leo’s family for eight years.

A man Leo had trusted with Lily’s life.

“You disappoint me.”

Marcus remained calm.

“I don’t know what you think you saw.”

Leo placed the tablet on the table.

The video played.

Marcus helping Victoria access the cellar.

Marcus disabling cameras.

Marcus leaving the area minutes before Lily was found.

The room became silent.

“You betrayed my daughter.”

Marcus looked away.

“I made a mistake.”

Leo stepped closer.

“No.”

His voice was cold.

“You made a choice.”

Before Leo could continue, the security door opened.

Beatrice stood there.

Everyone turned.

She immediately looked uncomfortable.

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t interrupt.”

Leo looked at her.

“You’re not interrupting.”

She hesitated.

“I just wanted to ask about Lily.”

Something about that sentence bothered Leo.

Because everyone else wanted to know what would happen to Victoria.

What punishment Marcus would receive.

What Leo would do next.

But Beatrice only cared about Lily.

“She asked for you.”

Beatrice froze.

“She’s awake?”

Leo nodded.

“And she keeps asking where Bee is.”

For a moment, Beatrice looked like she might cry.

Then she smiled.

A small, genuine smile.

Leo watched her carefully.

And for the first time, he noticed things he had ignored for years.

The way she always lowered herself when speaking to others.

The way she apologized before asking for anything.

The way she seemed surprised whenever someone treated her kindly.

“Beatrice.”

She stopped.

“Yes, Mr. Rossi?”

“Why did you never tell me Lily trusted you?”

Her expression changed.

Because she knew the answer.

“You were busy.”

Leo frowned.

“That’s not an answer.”

She looked down.

“People like me don’t usually get noticed by people like you.”

The words hit harder than any accusation.

Because they were true.

Leo Rossi had spent millions protecting his daughter.

But he had never seen the woman protecting her every day.

Later that night, Leo sat beside Lily’s bed.

His daughter slowly opened her eyes.

“Daddy?”

“I’m here.”

She looked around.

“Where’s Bee?”

Leo smiled slightly.

“She’s coming.”

Lily relaxed.

Then whispered:

“Daddy…”

“Yes?”

“Don’t let Victoria hurt her.”

Leo froze.

Because Lily was six years old.

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