Evan collapsed onto a barstool, burying his face in his hands. “It doesn’t matter anyway,” he choked out, a wet, pathetic sound. “There’s no inheritance.

There’s nothing. They’re going to find us here.”

The room went completely still.

Madison lunged, grabbing his shoulder. “Don’t you dare!”

Evan shoved her off, his eyes red and wild. “I’m done, Maddie! I am so done lying for you!”

He looked up at Robert, and the secret he let loose was far more dangerous than a stolen key.