She could destroy him
Sarah noticed the shift in James’s expression. His face tightened as he spoke again, his tone laced with a hint of desperation. “Sarah, what are you doing?” It was obvious now—he understood exactly what she meant. The realization gave Sarah a smug sense of power. She held something that could unravel him completely, and she fully intended to use it.

She Could Destroy Him
Betrayal
“Sarah, wait,” a voice called out. She turned to see James’s mother approaching, her expression unreadable. Instantly, Sarah felt tears welling up in her eyes. The pain of their betrayal cut deeper than James’s own. She had always cherished James’s parents, believing she shared a unique bond with his mother—especially after losing her own mother at such a young age.

Betrayal