Daniel’s voice finally broke through the cacophony of whispers. “William, what are you doing here?” There was a desperate edge to his words, a plea for damage control.But William stood unfazed. “Doing what I should have done a long time ago, brother.” He turned to the guests. “I apologize for this drama, but Clara deserves the truth. She has always deserved the truth.”

Ava had moved to Daniel’s side, her composure slipping, her fingers twisting nervously. “Clara, please,” she implored, but her words fell flat. She knew there was no redemption here.I handed the microphone to William, letting him take the stage. Secrets were like shadows, and I was done living under their weight. William cleared his throat, looking at Daniel with a mixture of pity and disappointment.“Daniel and I have had our differences, but I have always valued honesty, even when it hurt,” he began. “Clara is an incredible woman who didn’t deserve this betrayal.”