Chapter 7
David lost every DeLuca role the next morning.
That was my “missing.”
No council access.
No shared operations.
No security privileges.
No introductions through my name.
No invitations where my presence gave him weight.
He remained Mercer.
Let him build Mercer honestly.
He called it destruction.
“No.”
I told him.
“You’re discovering which part of your importance belonged to you.”
He hated that.
Good.
Sarah separated from him immediately.
Not because I ordered it.
I asked what she wanted.
She said:
“Distance.”
Done.
Emma stayed with Sarah.
David could see her only when Sarah felt safe.
May you like
No promises beyond that.
Family blood did not create unlimited access.
