All Chapters of THE UNDERESTIMATED WAR GOD : Chapter 11
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The Emerging Threat
Diana remained beside the window, watching the darkness outside long after the last Desmond vehicles had disappeared into the night.The convoy was already gone, yet Diana's attention remained fixed on the empty road as though some part of her still expected Ethan to reappear. Her fingers tightened around the champagne flute in her hand, and the crystal trembled slightly between them as the pressure turned her knuckles almost white. She could still see Ethan's face in her mind: calm, unbothered, and completely indifferent to her.Damian noticed her expression and slowly stepped closer. The red mark across his cheek was still visible, a painful reminder of the humiliation he had suffered earlier, yet the alcohol in his system, mixed with the anger burning inside him, had restored much of his confidence. He adjusted his tie and forced a casual smile.“Don't look so worried,” Damian said. “The WestTitan Project isn't lost yet.”Diana slowly turned toward him, her eyes narrowing with curi
Danger On The Road
They continued toward the exit, and more guests followed. The number of people inside the hall gradually decreased, the conversations became quieter, the footsteps became fewer, and the champagne glasses stopped clinking as frequently. Eventually, the hall began settling into an uneasy calm.But beneath Diana's renewed confidence, one image still refused to leave her mind: Ethan's calm, composed, and completely indifferent. She hated that she still cared about his reaction, and she hated even more that she could not understand why.Outside, several blocks away from the Alexander Corporation, the Desmond convoy had stopped beside a small park covered in fresh snow.Ethan stood beside the vehicle, preparing to leave. He had no intention of becoming involved in the affairs of another powerful family. He had already done what he came to do. He had rescued Sonia, and nothing more was required of him.“I appreciate the offer,” Ethan said, looking toward Mr. Desmond, “but I'll find my own ac