Later that afternoon, a sleek black town car slipped through the estate's rear entrance.

The car carried Lily, Mara’s younger sister, who looked terrified as she stepped out.

Mara rushed to the courtyard, throwing her arms around her sister in a desperate hug.

Lily was clutching a crumpled letter in her hand, her eyes red and puffy from crying.

Once they were safely inside Julian’s private study, Lily handed the letter over.

It was an official notice of expulsion from her prestigious medical school.

The dean claimed there were sudden irregularities in Lily's admission paperwork.

But the subtle watermark on the envelope belonged to the Ashford family's legal firm.

Celeste’s father, a powerful billionaire in his own right, was using his influence to destroy Lily’s future.

It was a cruel, calculated strike meant to punish Mara for crossing his precious daughter.

Julian read the letter, his dark eyes turning cold and dangerous.

Nobody threatened the people he cared about without facing severe consequences.

He picked up his phone and dialed his elite legal team, barking orders in a terrifyingly calm voice.

He instructed them to launch a full investigation into the medical school's board of directors.

Mara held Lily’s hand tightly, assuring her that everything would be okay.

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She finally realized that Celeste was not just a spoiled heiress; she was a dangerous predator.

And to defeat a predator, Mara and Julian would have to become ruthless.