POV: Julian Cross
Iris sat on the couch with the forged document in her lap, staring at it like it might transform into something different if she looked long enough.
Julian sat beside her and pulled her against him. She didn't resist. Just leaned into his shoulder and remained very still.
For a long time, neither of them spoke.
"I was wrong," Julian said finally. "About you. From the beginning, I was completely wrong."
Iris didn't respond. Just remained against his shoulder.
"I've investigated you thoroughly. I've seen every aspect of your financial life, your communications, your behavior during the most suspicious periods. And everything contradicts this." He gestured toward the document. "Everything in your genuine behavior proves you didn't order Daniel's death."
"You said that months ago," Iris said quietly. "You said Victor's investigation concluded I was innocent."
