Chapter: Chapter 253. The ReconciliationClara eventually left, giving Harry some space alone with Anna. As she stepped out of the apartment, Brandon happened to be nearby and caught sight of her coming from Harry’s place. His eyes immediately shifted toward Harry, who was still standing by the door. For a brief moment, the two men simply looked at each other.Harry considered shutting the door right then and there, leaving Brandon alone with whatever doubts or insecurities were running through his mind. It would have been the easier option. But at the same time, he knew this situation did not have to end badly.There was still room for a conversation.If there was even the slightest chance that things could be repaired between them, then it was worth trying. Ending what had once been a strong friendship over something like this did not sit right with him.“Brandon…” Harry called out.Brandon paused mid step and turned to face him.“I need your help. Can you give me a hand with something?” Harry asked.Brandon glanced briefl
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Chapter: Chapter 252. The Billion Dollar OfferHarry stayed where he was, waiting quietly. When Clara finally stepped out of the bathroom, he immediately searched her expression for answers. It did not take long for him to notice the difference.Anna looked much better.The redness that had covered her face earlier had faded significantly, and the tension in her small body seemed to have eased. Seeing that alone caused a visible shift in Harry. The tightness in his chest loosened, and relief washed over him.“How is she?” he asked, unable to hide the concern in his voice.Clara offered him a calm, reassuring smile.“She’ll be okay,” she said gently. “Just make sure you get her some medication as well, but the worst part is already behind her.”From the way things had unfolded, it was clear to Clara that this illness had not just appeared out of nowhere. Something like this did not develop instantly, even if the child had recently been removed from a harsh or polluted environment. Anna must have been unwell for some time before now
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Chapter: Chapter 251. Taking Care Of AnnaHarry knew he had stepped into something far bigger than he was prepared for. Even so, the realization did not send him into panic. It did not make him retreat or second guess himself the way most people might have. He had grown up without a father figure in his life, and because of that, he understood what it meant to lack proper guidance. That alone was enough to keep him grounded.This child needed a better life.That thought alone pushed him forward.Before he could dwell on it any further, a sharp scream tore through the apartment.It came from his room.Harry reacted instantly, rushing toward the sound without hesitation. When he burst into the room, he saw Anna thrashing wildly on the bed. Her small body twisted and jerked uncontrollably, as though something unseen had taken hold of her.It was unsettling.For a brief moment, it almost looked as if something had possessed her.But then Harry noticed something important.Her eyes were still closed.She was not awake.This was a
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Chapter: Chapter 250. Alice Interrogates MelissaAlicia had no clue that Rhiannon was not as unaware as she pretended to be. Rhiannon could already tell that Alicia had not been entirely honest, but what confused her most was the reason behind the deception. It did not make sense to her. She could not figure out what Alicia stood to gain from lying in that particular way. Still, she chose to hold back her thoughts for the moment. She had her suspicions, and she hoped that this meeting would give her the clarity she needed. It had to. There were too many loose ends, and too many unanswered questions. At the center of it all was Harry. He was the common link between all of them, the one person who connected their lives in ways that were becoming increasingly complicated. Despite everything simmering beneath the surface, the evening itself went smoothly. They were enjoying themselves. The food was exceptional, far better than anything they were used to, and the atmosphere made it easy to relax. There was nothing holding them bac
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Chapter: Chapter 249. Playing Substitute FatherHarry found himself stepping into a role he had never expected to play. He was acting like a father to a young girl he had only just met. It felt strange, unfamiliar, yet oddly natural at the same time. He did not understand why she had entered his life or what purpose she served, but the feeling she stirred in him was not entirely new. He had experienced something similar before. It reminded him of the moment he had held Carmen’s baby in his arms. That same quiet sense of responsibility, that instinct to protect, resurfaced now as he looked at Anna. After only a few minutes of rest, Anna’s eyes slowly opened. The moment she saw Harry, her face lit up with a bright, effortless smile. Around that same time, a doctor began walking toward them. Harry was caught off guard by this. The fact that the doctor approached him directly suggested that he already knew who Harry was and what his connection to the situation was. It was not the hospital Harry was used to visiting. Still, perha
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Chapter: Chapter 248. The Girls Hang OutAlicia found herself trending online once again, and with that surge in visibility came an even greater wave of attention. Attention was something almost no one in the world truly disliked. Whether people admitted it or not, being seen, talked about, and noticed had its own kind of appeal.Even so, there was something about the situation that felt off.Despite that lingering sense that something was not quite right, Alicia chose not to dwell on it. In her mind, the benefits outweighed any concerns. Increased attention meant increased recognition, and recognition could shape her public image in ways she had always wanted.She had a plan.Matteo was going to be part of that plan.Alicia intended to use her connection with him as a stepping stone toward becoming the idol she believed she was destined to be. She saw the opportunity clearly and had no intention of letting it slip away.There was just one complication.She had not spoken to Harry about any of this.She did not have his appr
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Chapter: Chapter 82. Coyote Meets Detective ChenSomething told him this wasn’t a friendly visit.Coyote remained standing near the door, one hand still resting against it as if he might need to slam it shut at any moment. The morning light creeping through the windows suddenly felt intrusive, exposing too much, revealing too many things he wasn’t ready to deal with yet.The Asian woman moved further into the living room without waiting for permission, her eyes scanning the space with quiet efficiency. Not out of curiosity. It felt like she was conducting an assessment.She noted exits. Windows. Blind spots.Coyote noticed that she noticed.That alone made his pulse quicken.Still confused, Coyote finally asked, “Okay… who are you?”The woman didn’t answer immediately. She paced slowly across the sitting room, heels clicking softly against the floor. The silence stretched just long enough to make him uncomfortable before she turned and walked straight toward him.Up close, her expression was calm but cold, the kind of calm that came
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Chapter: Chapter 81. Vincent's PlaythingVincent slammed the door to his room so hard the walls seemed to shudder in response.Inside, soft lighting cast warm shadows over silk sheets and expensive furniture, everything designed to soothe, to flatter, to remind him of his status. None of it worked.A pretty woman in black lace panties and a matching bra gasped, startled out of her thoughts."God! You scared me."Vincent didn’t answer. He barely acknowledged her presence at all. His eyes flicked in her direction for half a second before he looked away, jaw clenched, chest rising and falling too fast. His mind was elsewhere, stuck in that sitting room, replaying every word, every look, every humiliation.His father’s voice.Coyote standing there.That smug, infuriating smirk.Vincent crossed the room like a storm, his movements sharp and erratic. He opened a small compartment near the wall and pulled out a bottle of vodka. His hands shook as he grabbed a glass, trying to pour, but the image hit him again, Aldo handing Coyote t
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Chapter: Chapter 80. Touring The GarageCoyote tilted the glass back and chugged the rest of the wine in one go. The rich liquid burned slightly as it slid down his throat, leaving warmth in its wake. Aldo watched him closely, his sharp green eyes following every movement, every swallow, as if he were measuring something more than Coyote’s tolerance for alcohol."Okay, Sir, I don’t mind a tour of your huge house this late at night."Aldo chuckled, clearly amused, and glanced at his Rolex, the watch catching the light as he lifted his wrist. "Come on, it's just 11pm. Follow me. This won't take long."Coyote nodded and followed him through the door, stepping into a corridor so wide it felt more like a gallery than a passageway. The marble floor gleamed beneath soft recessed lighting, footsteps echoing faintly with every step they took. The walls were lined with art, paintings, sculptures, framed photographs, each one screaming money even to someone like Coyote, who didn’t care much for such things.As they walked, Coyote’s bo
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Chapter: Chapter 79. Father And Son IssueAldo turned to face Vincent with a coldness that seemed to suck the warmth out of the room. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t dramatic. It was worse than that, quiet, controlled, final. The kind of look that made grown men straighten their backs without realizing they were doing it. Coyote felt it before he fully understood it. A chill crawled down his spine, sharp and instinctive, like his body had picked up on danger faster than his mind could process it. This wasn’t a father scolding a son. This was a king reminding someone of their place. Vincent, to his credit, didn’t crumble. He stood his ground, shoulders squared, jaw tight, like someone who had rehearsed this confrontation a thousand times in his head but still wasn’t sure how it would end. “I guess what they are saying is true. The little power I gave you has gotten to your head, that is the only explanation for talking to me in that tone.” The words landed heavy. Vincent visibly staggered back a step, not from fear, but from the
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Chapter: Chapter 78. Meeting The Boss IIAldo didn’t let go of Coyote’s hand right away.The handshake lingered, stretching past what was polite, past what was normal. Aldo’s fingers were firm, warm, almost grounding, yet the old man’s gaze was what truly held Coyote in place. Those sharp green eyes searched his face with unsettling focus, as if Aldo were sifting through layers, skin, bone, memory, trying to find something buried deep beneath.It made Coyote’s skin prickle.Despite years of surviving hostile rooms, brutal men, and high-stakes pressure, this felt different. Personal. Intimate in a way that had nothing to do with affection.He shifted slightly, instinctively trying to pull back, but Aldo’s grip didn’t loosen.‘Why the hell is this man looking at me like that?’ Coyote wondered, the thought flashing sharp and uneasy through his mind. At the same time, he reached inward. ‘System?’[It is hard to tell, but I am just going to guess that he likes you. Maybe he is into young handsome men with striking green eyes like
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Chapter: Chapter 77. Meeting The BossThe ride felt like somebody had stuffed Coyote into a coffin and decided to take it for a spin. The black hood was jammed over his head so tight he could smell his own breath bouncing back at him, warm and stale. With his vision gone, his ears had nowhere to hide. Every disgusting word pouring out of Vincent’s mouth hit him like a punch.Vincent and his men weren’t even trying to whisper. They were laughing loud and ugly laughs. Talking about some poor bastard they’d killed for skimming off their goods. Then Vincent drifted off into the part he clearly enjoyed more: what he did to the man’s wife afterward. The way he described her, broken, terrified, forcing her into prostitution and being her first customer made the guys howl like he’d just delivered the punchline of the century.Coyote’s stomach rolled. Every laugh felt like a slap. He wished to hell he could shove cotton into his ears, or punch Vincent right in the throat, or just be anywhere except in this car with these animals.
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