The gates of the estate swung open the moment Liam’s car rolled to a stop in front of the main entrance. The imposing façade rose before them: marble columns, towering windows, and a grand staircase that seemed to lead not just into a house, but into another world entirely.

Olivia drew a steadying breath, staring at the mansion through the window. Nerves climbed her throat like a tight knot.

Liam glanced at her, expression calm, voice even.

“Everything okay?”

She forced a half-smile, trying to