“My father warned me about people who move the board while everyone else thinks they’re playing the pieces.”

A muscle tightened in Diana’s jaw. “He understood power.”

“He also understood obsession. That’s why he let me believe you were dead.”

“I built Crestwood to protect the Voss legacy.”

“You faked your death, manipulated Margaret, planted Greer and Clare, broke my marriage apart, and tried to dissolve Lena’s family network with stolen evidence.”

Adrian’s voice stayed conversational. “That isn’t protection. It’s a grudge with excellent administration.”