Chapter One Hundred And Forty Two In the hushed shadows of the night, Henry's fingers danced across the keyboard as he navigated the online banking system. The glow of his laptop screen illuminated his determined expression as he accessed his mother's account. Guilt and desperation churned within him, but he was driven by a reckless resolve to secure his escape.With every click, he felt a twinge of guilt, a pang of betrayal towards the woman who had brought him into this world. But the sense of urgency drowned out his moral qualms. He withdrew five million dollars, a staggering sum that held the promise of freedom. The transaction completed, he closed the laptop, his heart racing with a toxic mix of exhilaration and guilt.As dawn broke, Henry's plans took shape. He booked a private boat that would carry him away from Dubai's watchful eyes to the shores of Turkey. The thought of evading airport security and immigration checks offered a glimmer of hope in the midst of his chaos. The a

Chapter One Hundred And Forty Four Nicki lay on the sterile hospital bed, her heart racing as she awaited the doctor's visit. She had been confined to this hospital room for months, unable to walk, the weight of her impending fate pressing down upon her. Nicki was a prisoner in her own body, yearning for a chance at life, for the freedom that had been taken away from her.The door slowly swung open, and Dr. Hayes entered the room, a warm smile on his face. Nicki's eyes lit up as she saw him, anticipation and hope filling her heart. "Good morning, Nicki," he greeted her kindly.Nicki couldn't contain her excitement. "Good morning, Doctor!" she replied with a gleeful tone. "Have you brought good news today?"Dr. Hayes nodded, his eyes filled with empathy. "Indeed, Nicki. We've reviewed your recent tests, and I'm delighted to tell you that there's a chance you can walk again. It won't be easy, but there's hope."Nicki's heart soared. Tears of joy welled up in her eyes. "You mean I won't

Chapter One Hundred And Forty Six Selena sat in the plush leather seat of the luxurious private jet, gazing out of the window at the tarmac below. Her heart raced with a mixture of surprise and gratitude. She couldn't believe how her day had taken such an unexpected turn.Earlier, in the sterile confines of the hospital ward room, she had been in pain and disoriented. But now, everything felt like a dream. Her husband, Elijah, had appeared at her bedside, a warm smile on his face that melted away her discomfort. He had whispered soothing words, promising to make her feel like a princess, and he had certainly delivered on that promise.As they settled into the comfortable cabin, Selena turned to Elijah, her eyes brimming with curiosity and emotion. "Elijah," she began, her voice barely above a whisper, "I can't believe you've done all this for me. From the hospital room to this private jet, it's like a fairy tale."Elijah chuckled, his hand reaching out to gently caress her cheek. "Yo

Chapter One Hundred And Forty Eight As the chopper gracefully ascended into the night sky, Selena couldn't help but feel a mix of awe and trepidation. Her heart raced, and her eyes widened when she noticed something unexpected: the outline of a gun concealed beneath Elijah's shirt. Panic surged through her, and she couldn't contain her fear any longer."Elijah, there's a gun!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling as she pointed at the hidden weapon.Elijah's smile didn't waver as he gently placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Selena, don't worry," he said, his voice calm and soothing. "I promise to teach you how to protect yourself and be strong. You'll learn to use it when you're ready."Still shaken, Selena couldn't help but ask the question that was burning in her mind. "Are we in danger, Elijah? Why do you have a gun?"Elijah continued to maneuver the chopper with skill and confidence, the night sky painting a breathtaking canvas around them. He turned to Selena, his eyes fil

Chapter One Hundred And Fifty Elijah, the mafia, paced nervously as he realized how his dangerous life constantly placed his innocent Selena in harm's way. The weight of his deeds bore heavily on him, like a leaden cloak he couldn't shed. He couldn't continue like this, endangering the woman he loved.With determination, Elijah gently took Selena's hand and led her to a secluded room. He ignored the sirens blaring outside and the anxious glances of his henchmen. In that moment, only Selena and he existed in his world."I need to teach you how to fight," he said softly, his eyes locked onto hers, searching for understanding.Selena gazed back at him, confusion etched across her face. "Why?" she asked, her voice trembling with a mix of curiosity and apprehension.Elijah hesitated, reluctant to reveal the truth about his dangerous life as a mafia boss. Instead, he concocted a lie, fearing that the truth might shatter her. "I work for a company," he began carefully, "and this company, we