Chapter Eighty Seven

Belen's face hardened, her voice sharp and resolute. "I won't stand in your way, Naomi. But knowing this, I will always support Demetrius. Our alliance with him is unbreakable."

Rueben squeezed my hand, his eyes filled with sadness. "Belen, I had hoped that you would see reason. But if you won't stand with us, then we'll have to face Demetrius on our own."

Belen's gaze shifted between us, her expression wavering for a moment before hardening once again. "So be it, Rueben. But remember, I will always be loyal to Demetrius."

With those words, Belen turned and walked out of the hospital room, leaving Rueben and me behind. I felt a deep sense of loss and sadness, knowing that the divide between our families had grown even wider.

Anger surged through me as I stormed out of the hospital, my mind filled with a mix of frustration and determination. Belen's betrayal and her unwavering support for Demetrius had ignited a fire within me. I couldn't let them succeed in their quest for power and d