Chapter: CHAPTER 172 PART 2"You sanctimonious bastard!" she suddenly screamed, her voice going shrill and manic. "You self-righteous piece of trash! Who the hell do you think you are, standing there judging me? You're no better than us! You're a killer! A murderer! Look what you did to Peter!"She struggled to her feet, swaying unsteadily, clutching her broken ribs but no longer cowering. Her face twisted into something almost feral, all traces of the sophisticated society woman gone. "You broke into our home! You attacked us! You tortured my husband and left him to die! You're the monster here, not me! Not us!"Darius simply watched her, unmoved, as she continued her tirade."The police will find you!" Wesley shrieked. "They'll investigate! They'll find evidence! I'll tell them everything—how you broke in here, how you assaulted us, how you murdered Peter in cold blood! You'll go to prison! You'll be executed! The world will know what you are!"She actually spat at him—or tried to. The saliva fell short, landi
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Chapter: CHAPTER 172 PART 1Wesley Hasley lay sprawled across her husband's broken body, unconscious, her designer gown soaked with blood and rain. Her face was pressed against Peter's chest, her carefully styled hair disheveled and matted with gore. She looked almost peaceful in her unconsciousness—a mercy she didn't deserve.Darius Kane stood over them both, his expression cold as winter stone. Rain continued to stream through the damaged roof, pooling around the bodies, mixing with blood to create pink rivulets that snaked across the white marble. Thunder rolled overhead like the laughter of vengeful gods.A cold laugh escaped Darius's lips—harsh, bitter, utterly devoid of humor. The sound echoed through the empty mansion, bouncing off marble columns and crystal chandeliers. It was the laugh of a man who'd seen too much, lost too much, and had finally stopped caring about mercy."You think you can escape through unconsciousness?" Darius said quietly, though Wesley couldn't hear him. "You think you can hide in
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Chapter: CHAPTER 171 PART 2Darius crouched down, bringing his face level with Peter's. In the lightning's glow, his expression was merciless. "I am a weapon, Mr. Hartley. I was forged in blood and fire. I've killed more men than you've ever met. I've toppled governments, ended wars, destroyed empires. And now, I'm here to destroy you.""Please," Peter whimpered, all bravado gone. "Please, I didn't know. I didn't know who you were. If I'd known, I never would have—""Touched my family?" Darius finished. "Ordered their deaths? Celebrated their massacre? No, Peter. You're not sorry you did it. You're just sorry you got caught."Before Peter could respond, Darius struck. His hand shot out like a serpent, fingers finding the exact point on Peter's neck where the vagus nerve was most vulnerable. The strike was precise, calculated—designed not to kill instantly, but to incapacitate.Peter's eyes rolled back in his head. His body went limp, collapsing onto the marble floor with a wet thud. But he wasn't unconscious—Dar
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Chapter: CHAPTER 171 PART 1The storm raged with biblical fury, rain hammering against the mansion's windows like thousands of desperate fingers trying to claw their way inside. Water streamed down the glass in sheets, distorting the lightning flashes into nightmare shapes that danced across the foyer's marble floor.And in the center of it all stood Darius Kane, motionless as a statue carved from darkness itself. Rain that had somehow found its way through cracks and openings in the mansion's structure dripped from his long black coat, pooling around his feet. The moisture made his skin gleam in the intermittent lightning, giving him an otherworldly appearance—neither fully human nor entirely spirit, but something in between. Something ancient and terrible.Peter Hartley knelt before him, cradling his ruined hands, his expensive suit soaked with sweat and rain. His breathing came in ragged gasps, his eyes wild with pain and terror. But behind that terror, something else flickered—disbelief bordering on denial.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 170 PART 2At that exact moment, as if the universe itself was responding to Darius's words, thunder crashed overhead. The sound was deafening, shaking the very foundations of the mansion. And then the rain began—not a gentle drizzle, but a violent deluge that hammered against the windows like nature's fury made manifest.The atmosphere in the foyer became oppressive, heavy, as if the weight of judgment itself was pressing down on them. Lightning flashed outside, illuminating Darius's face in stark relief for just a moment—and in that moment, Peter and Wesley saw death looking back at them."HENDERSON! MARCUS! ANYONE!" Peter screamed, his voice breaking with panic. "GET IN HERE NOW!"As if summoned by his cries, the sound of running footsteps echoed from multiple directions. Six bodyguards burst into the foyer, all professional security personnel armed with pistols and trained in close quarters combat. They quickly formed a protective semicircle around Peter and Wesley, their weapons drawn and a
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Chapter: CHAPTER 170 PART 1Darius Kane spent the day in meditation.He sat in the garden of the Vanderbilt villa, cross-legged on the stone bench beneath the ancient oak tree, his breathing slow and measured. To an observer, he might have appeared to be sleeping—but his mind was active, reviewing every piece of evidence, every confession, every detail of the case he'd built against Peter Hartley and Wesley Hasley.One month ago today, assassins had stormed the Kane family compound. Twenty-three people had died that night—aunts, uncles, cousins, distant relatives who'd gathered for what should have been a celebration. The screams, the gunfire, the smell of smoke and blood—all of it was seared into Darius's memory like a brand.And behind it all, pulling the strings like puppet masters, were two men who thought themselves untouchable.As the sun began its descent toward the horizon, painting the sky in shades of crimson and gold, Darius finally opened his eyes. The color of the sunset reminded him of blood. How f
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DEAR CHEATED GIRLFRIEND, I AM TRILLIONAIRE HEIR
"A mutt like you really thought he could marry into our family?" Isabelle Carter sneered, tossing a box at Karvel Cross’s feet. His old belongings spilled out—along with the engagement ring he had spent months preparing for Mariya.
Laughter rippled through the room.
"Pick it up, stray," Vincent Langford mocked, swirling his whiskey. "That’s all you’ll ever be. A discarded pet hoping for scraps."
"Congratulations, Mariya," he said, voice eerily calm. "I hope your new fiancé doesn’t end up treating you the way you’re treating me.”
But the humiliation wasn’t over. Her mother called him a mutt, Vincent Langford, a smug rival, mocked his existence, and soon, Karvel became nothing more than a joke among the elite. A discarded man with no value.
What they didn’t know? The stray they cast aside… was a trillionaire heir.
Karvel Cross is no longer the broken man they once laughed at. With secrets deeper than the ocean and a past that refuses to stay buried, he’s about to show them all—Mariya, Vincent, and the entire world—that the man they underestimated is the one they should have feared all along. "Dear ex, I don't need you anymore."
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Chapter: Chapter 292Head Hunter gripped the steering wheel so tightly his knuckles turned white as he drove through the darkened streets. His mind was reeling, unable to fully process what had just happened. Before his very eyes, all his associates had been rounded up and arrested in a coordinated police raid."What the fuck just happened back there?" Victoria asked, her voice shrill with panic."Shut up! Let me think!"Head Hunter's thoughts raced chaotically. For years, the Ronin had operated with impunity in this city. The police never touched them – there were arrangements, understandings, payoffs that kept law enforcement at bay. What had changed? What had given the police the morale and authorization to suddenly go after them in full force?He pulled out his phone with one hand while driving, frantically scrolling through his contacts. He needed guidance from above, instructions from the regional leaders about what to do next.The first number went straight to voicemail. "What the hell?"He tried t
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Chapter: Chapter 291The Ronin headquarters buzzed with anticipation as members cleared a large space in the center of the main hall. This was going to be the fight everyone had been waiting for – Head Hunter, the charter leader, against Sebastian Sterling, his former right-hand man turned accused traitor.What none of them knew was that at that very moment, across the city and in neighboring states, the three remaining regional leaders of the Ronin were under simultaneous assault. Karvel's allies and the security authorities he had contacted were executing coordinated raids, taking down the leadership structure piece by piece.Sebastian stood in the makeshift arena, his hands finally freed from their restraints. He was stalling for time, hoping his carefully laid plans would come to fruition before he was forced to reveal his true capabilities to Head Hunter."This is going to be beautiful," Tony said, standing at the edge of the circle. "Boss is going to tear you apart.""He had it coming," another memb
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Chapter: Chapter 290Sebastian Sterling was thrown roughly into the basement holding cell, his body hitting the cold concrete floor with brutal force. The heavy metal door slammed shut behind him with a finality that echoed through the damp space.Head Hunter stood on the other side of the bars, his face twisted with vindictive satisfaction. "You'll stay in this dungeon until you're ready to confess that you're working for Karvel Cross. Until then, you can rot down here for all I care."Sebastian pulled himself up to a sitting position, his wrists still zip-tied behind his back. "I have nothing to confess because I've done nothing wrong. You're the one who's in the wrong here, boss.""Keep telling yourself that, traitor.""I'm not a traitor! You're letting your paranoia destroy your own organization!""We'll see who's right when you finally break," Head Hunter said coldly before turning and walking away, leaving Sebastian alone in the darkness.Sebastian knew he had been extremely careful with his dual id
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Chapter: Chapter 289Sebastian Sterling felt a wave of disappointment wash over him. After everything that had happened at the gala, after the humiliation Head Hunter had suffered, the man still hadn't learned his lesson."Didn't you give Karvel Cross your word in front of your entire crew?" Sebastian asked. "Doesn't going after Vivian Fairchild violate the pact you made?"Head Hunter waved his hand dismissively. "Let me worry about that. Your job is to execute the plan, not question my decisions.""But boss—""I want you to rally the low-ranking members," Head Hunter continued, ignoring Sebastian's concern. "Tell them this kidnapping was your idea, your initiative. That way, if anyone questions it, they won't think I'm breaking my oath."Sebastian stared at him in disbelief. "You want me to take responsibility for violating your oath?""That's exactly what I want.""I can't do that."The words hung in the air like a challenge. Head Hunter's expression darkened immediately."What did you just say to me?"
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Chapter: Chapter 288The three remaining regional leaders were left to Karvel's foreign contacts and security authorities who received anonymous packages containing damning evidence of their criminal activities.Everything was happening with calculated precision, but Karvel knew he had to return to the city immediately.If Head Hunter caught wind of what was happening to the Ronin leadership, he might make rash decisions that could complicate everything.Sebastian Sterling walked through the doors of the Ronin headquarters after being completely unreachable for an entire day. Before he could take more than a few steps inside, six Ronin members surrounded him, blocking his path."What's the meaning of this?" Sebastian demanded, looking at their hostile faces.None of them answered. They simply stood there with their arms crossed, forming an intimidating barrier."I asked you a question," Sebastian said more firmly."Boss wants to see you," one of them finally replied, his tone cold and unfriendly. "Now.""
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Chapter: Chapter 287Karvel Cross wasn't slowing down. The moment Vincent Castellano Sr. was secured and handed off to his contacts, he was already reviewing intelligence on the second target.Speed was essential – the quicker he dismantled the leadership, the less time they would have to organize a coordinated defense."The second target is Marco Torretti," Karvel told his team as they regrouped. "Eastern regional leader. He's currently at the Velvet Rose, his favorite strip club downtown.""Security level?" one of his operatives asked."High. But he's relaxed there. Thinks he's untouchable in his own territory."Two hours later, Karvel walked through the doors of the Velvet Rose. The music was deafening, strobe lights painted everything in shades of purple and red, and the air was thick with cigar smoke and expensive cologne.Marco Torretti sat in the VIP section like a king on his throne, surrounded by half-naked women and mountains of cash. He was throwing hundred-dollar bills at the dancers, laughing
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ALMIGHTY DOMINANCE LOST HEIR
“Look at this cockroach!” Johnson sneered, pacing around Max like a predator sizing up his prey. “You think you can fight me? You’ve been scurrying in the dirt your whole life!”
Laughter erupted from the crowd. “He’s about to get squashed!” someone shouted.
“Yeah, show him who’s boss, Johnson!” another chimed in.
Johnson flexed his arms dramatically, turning to the crowd. “This rat thinks he’s a lion now, huh?” he spat, pointing at Max. “But all I see is a mangy stray dog, begging for scraps!”
The crowd whooped and hollered, eagerly anticipating the fight.
“You’re nothing but a street mutt,” Johnson continued, his voice brimming with arrogance. “I’ve trained with the best, and you? You’ve been running from garbage collectors your whole life!”
Max stepped forward, his gaze steady, though his heart raced. “You talk too much,” he muttered, squaring his shoulders. “Let’s just get this over with.”
Max was dumped by his girlfriend, just because he was poor.But his life turned upside down when at police station, he gets to know that he is not a common man, but a trillionaire heir .
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Chapter: CHAPTER 218The bunker’s silence was suffocating.Max’s fingers hovered over the button, every muscle in his body screaming for him to end this.One press.One moment.Elliot’s empire—gone.Emily, bruised and breathless, rushed into the chamber first, Red Fang and Molly behind her.“Max!” she gasped, eyes darting between him and Elliot. “Do it. End this.”Red Fang, ever the pragmatist, cocked his gun. “Push the damn button, boss.”Molly’s gaze flickered to the mainframe. “We don’t even know what wiping it will trigger.”Max knew that.That’s why he wasn’t pressing it.Something wasn’t right.Elliot, bloody but smirking, watched him carefully.“You hesitate,” he murmured. “Smart.”Emily’s breath hitched. “Max, don’t listen to him.”Elliot’s smirk widened.“You think I built this entire empire just for it to collapse with me?” His bruised fingers tapped the device in his palm. “Go ahead. Destroy it. But you won’t be stopping anything.”Max’s grip tightened.“Then what am I stopping?”Elliot chuckle
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Chapter: CHAPTER 217The bunker loomed before them, half-buried beneath ice and reinforced steel. The frozen wind howled across the tundra, but Max barely felt it.He could only see one thing.The entrance to Project Nemesis.Red Fang, Emily, and Orlov’s strike team flanked him. The Russian general’s men were hardened operatives, armed to the teeth.“Thermal scans show minimal movement inside,” Molly reported through the comms. “But that’s impossible. Elliot wouldn’t leave this place unguarded.”Max’s jaw tightened.“He’s waiting.”Emily’s hand hovered over her gun.“So what’s the play?”Max stepped forward.“No more tricks,” he said. “I go in alone.”The bunker’s inner doors slid open, revealing a massive, circular chamber bathed in dim, blue light.And at its center—Elliot.Standing alone, dressed in a black combat shirt, his expression calm.Waiting.“You made it,” Elliot said smoothly. “Was starting to think you’d given up.”Max stepped forward, muscles coiled.“No more games.”Elliot smirked.“No. J
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Chapter: CHAPTER 216Max’s eyelids cracked open, and the first thing he felt was pain.His wrists were bound.His head throbbed.His breath came out in short, sharp bursts, the frigid air burning his lungs.The room was concrete and steel, dimly lit by a single overhead bulb.A black site.Siberia.He flexed his fingers, feeling the bite of handcuffs against his skin.Across from him, Emily and Red Fang sat in matching restraints, their eyes flicking toward him as he stirred.Emily’s lip was split. Red Fang’s knuckles were bruised.Max let out a slow, steady breath.Elliot had planned for this.And now?Now they were in his trap.The heavy door groaned open.A man strode in—tall, broad, and radiating pure military authority.General Dmitri Orlov.His icy blue eyes swept over them, calculating, judging.He stopped before Max, arms crossed.“I should execute you where you sit,” Orlov said in flawless English.Max didn’t flinch.“You’d be making a mistake.”Orlov’s expression didn’t change.“You are Maxwell
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Chapter: CHAPTER 215Max’s hands shook as he stared at the blinking red display on Emily’s chest.0:59He swallowed, forcing his mind to slow down.“Emily, don’t move,” he said, his voice tight.She held her breath. “Wasn’t planning to.”The bomb’s wiring was intricate, laced with a failsafe mechanism designed to detonate if tampered with incorrectly.0:45Molly’s voice crackled through the earpiece.“Max, I’m in the system—there’s a wireless detonation trigger, but I can’t hack it remotely. You have to disable it manually.”Red Fang’s tone was grim. “How much time?”Max exhaled shakily. “Not enough.”0:30His fingers moved with surgical precision, tracing the primary detonation circuit. One wrong move, and Emily would—No.Focus.Emily’s eyes locked on his. “Max.”0:15“Almost there,” he muttered.0:10Max found the kill switch—but it was wired to a secondary charge.Damn it.He had one chance.One cut.He sliced through the wire.0:03The countdown stopped.A sharp, piercing silence filled the room.Emi
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Chapter: CHAPTER 214The skyline of Dubai gleamed under the desert moon, an empire of glass and steel stretching toward the heavens.At its peak stood the Desert Crown, a private skyscraper Elliot had turned into his personal fortress.Tonight, Max was walking straight into it.Max adjusted his collar, stepping out of the sleek black car that had been provided for him.No weapons.No backup.No second chances.Elliot had made that clear.The building’s penthouse elevator was already waiting.Red Fang’s voice crackled through the hidden earpiece.“You sure about this, boss?”Max stepped inside.“No.”The elevator doors sealed shut, carrying him into the lion’s den.The penthouse was a study in excess. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked the glittering skyline, the city pulsing with unmatched wealth and power.And at the center of it all—Elliot.Sitting in a high-backed chair, dressed in a custom black suit, a drink in hand, smirking like he’d already won.Emily was nowhere to be seen.Max’s fists clenched.
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Chapter: CHAPTER213The screen on Viktor’s phone lit up.A live news broadcast.Max turned his head slightly—and felt his blood go cold.His own face flashed across the screen.BREAKING NEWS:“Interpol confirms Maxwell Montgomery is in possession of a classified bioweapon. Global alert issued. Immediate capture or termination authorized.”Max’s heartbeat thundered.No.Elliot’s voice hummed through the line.“You see, Max… while you were busy looking for me?”The smirk was almost audible.“I made the world believe you’re the real threat.”Viktor gave him a mocking shrug.“Sorry, Max. It’s just business.”Gunfire roared through the abandoned warehouse, bullets sparking off rusted steel beams as Max dove for cover behind a stack of shipping crates. The acrid stench of gunpowder filled the air, mingling with the heavy scent of betrayal.Red Fang was already firing back, his rifle barking as he clipped one of Viktor’s men.But it wasn’t enough.They were outnumbered.And worse—Emily was gone.“Max, we gotta
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Chapter: 13Mark Young, the class president, sat diligently at her desk, immersed in her studies. Ethan glanced at her, pretending to do his own homework. He could tell that she was under pressure, but her dedication to her work was impressive.At the back of the classroom, Patriack Montgomery, slumped over his desk, still recovering from a hangover. The smell of alcohol lingered around him, and his disheveled appearance made it clear he had been partying hard the night before.The door creaked open, and Kim Jin-soo, Patriack’s closest friend, walked in with his usual smirk. He looked directly at Mark, his eyes gleaming with mischief.“Hey, Mark,” Jin-soo greeted her casually. “Mr. Johnson wants to see you. He said something about needing help with organizing materials for the upcoming test.”Mark raised an eyebrow, looking up from her notes. “Mr. Johnson? I didn’t hear anything about that.”“Oh, yeah, it’s really urgent,” Jin-soo insisted, his smile widening. “He’s waiting for you in the old tea
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Chapter: 12Ethan sat at his desk, examining the Demon Revealing Mirror's glowing screen."Suspicion level: Teacher J. Investigate carefully."He sighed, running a hand through his hair. “Guess it’s you first, Teach.”The next day, Ethan walked into a small electronics shop. The shopkeeper glanced up from a magazine. “What’ll it be, kid?”“I need something discreet,” Ethan said, sliding a few bills onto the counter. “A tape recorder or anything small enough to hide.”The man raised an eyebrow but handed over a compact recorder and a few spare batteries. “Keep outta trouble.Later that evening, Ethan waited until the school was empty. His heart pounded as he crept toward Teacher J’s office.This is reckless, he thought, gripping the recorder tightly. But if he’s involved in something shady, I need proof.Quietly, Ethan slipped inside. The faint smell of coffee lingered as he scanned the cluttered desk. Carefully, he tucked the recorder beneath a stack of papers and slipped out unnoticed.The next
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Chapter: 11Ethan pushed open the classroom door cautiously, his tardiness drawing the immediate glare of his teacher, Mrs. Larkins.“Walker,” she said sharply, slamming the attendance book on her desk. “Do you have any idea what time it is?”“Uh, good morning, Mrs. Larkins,” Ethan said with a sheepish grin.“It’s almost afternoon. Sit down.”Ethan shuffled to his seat, the weight of the classroom's collective stares following him. He dropped into his chair, resolving to turn over a new leaf. Focus. Get through this. Prove you’re serious about changing.By the time the lecture on advanced calculus began, Ethan’s determination started to waver. The numbers on the board seemed to blur, his eyelids growing heavier with each passing second.“Walker!”Ethan jerked awake, nearly toppling his desk. Mrs. Larkins was standing over him, her arms crossed. “Sleeping already? Care to explain?”Thinking quickly, Ethan activated the Demon Revealing Mirror in his pocket. Its screen glowed faintly as he summoned
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Chapter: 1010Ethan hurried down the hallway, already cursing his luck. The morning had been nothing but a disaster. His alarm hadn’t gone off, he’d missed the bus, and now he was sprinting to class, barely managing to squeeze through the door as the final bell rang.“Mr. Walker,” Mr. Hendricks, his math teacher, said without even looking up. “How kind of you to grace us with your presence.”Ethan forced a smile. “Sorry, sir. Won’t happen again.”“Sit down before I change my mind about marking you present.”Sliding into a desk at the back of the room, Ethan let out a quiet sigh. Great start to the day.By the time second period rolled around, Ethan found himself struggling to stay awake. Between practicing his Voice Modulation skill and worrying about the mirror, he’d barely slept. His head drooped, and his eyes fluttered shut.“Mr. Walker!”Ethan jolted awake. Mr. Hendricks stood over him, arms crossed and a scowl plastered on his face. “Would you care to explain why my riveting lecture on quad
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Chapter: 9Ethan sat at the kitchen table, the mirror glowing in front of him. His eyes focused on the screen, his fingers swiping across the glass as he activated the Voice Modulation skill once again.“This is ridiculous,” he muttered, glancing at the clock. “It should be easier by now.”He took a deep breath and pressed the button. “Okay, let’s try this again.”“Hello, this is Emily Walker,” he said in a near-perfect imitation of his sister’s voice. He had practiced her tone, her pauses, and her mannerisms until it felt almost natural.After a few seconds of listening to his own voice echo back, he frowned. “It’s still not right.”It’ll have to do. I don’t have time to perfect it today.Just then, the phone rang. Ethan’s heart skipped. It’s them.With a swift motion, he grabbed the phone and, without missing a beat, activated the skill. He cleared his throat and put on a faltering but determined voice.“Hello?”“It’s your brother. Where’s the money?!” The voice on the other end was gruff, imp
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Chapter: 88Emily Walker trudged up the apartment stairs, her body weighed down by exhaustion. She fumbled with the keys, her mind drifting to Ethan and Adam.I hope they ate dinner. Maybe I can pick up something nice for them on payday.Before she could unlock the door, Ethan appeared behind her, grinning.“Hey, Em. Don’t go in just yet.”She turned, startled. “Ethan? What’s going on?”“Trust me,” he said, holding up a blindfold.“Seriously? I just got home!”“Come on,” he coaxed. “It’s a surprise. You’ll like it.”Emily sighed, too tired to argue. “Fine, but this better be good.”Ethan carefully tied the blindfold over her eyes and guided her down the stairs.“Where are we going?” she asked, a hint of suspicion in her voice.“Patience,” Ethan replied, his tone light.The blindfold came off to reveal a small but cozy house, its windows glowing warmly in the night.Emily froze, her mouth slightly open. “Ethan… what is this?”“Our new home,” Ethan said, his smile wide.Her eyes darted between hi
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