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An old lover
Author: Jericho Chase
last update2026-07-05 23:15:35

A few days had gone by since Lucy was discharged from the hospital. The bruises on her face had lightened to faint yellow marks, and the bandages were now replaced by small patches.

Bruce had volunteered to help her relocate to a new home: a modest but cozy house situated in a peaceful neighborhood, far from Blake's reach.

He had made the arrangements himself, ensuring the address was confidential, the security tight, and the lease signed under a shell company.

Now, after hours of unpacking b
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  • The man who owns half the world

    Harold stared at Bruce, raising an eyebrow in doubt. For a long moment, he just sat there, his eyes boring into Bruce's, as if waiting for the punchline of a badly told joke.Then he gave a skeptical laugh. "You're Bruce Dominic Shepherd?" Harold shook his head slowly. "That's impossible. No one has ever seen Bruce Dominic Shepherd's face. You're just some thug with a good lawyer and a grudge."Bruce didn't flinch. He just reached for his wine glass and took another slow sip, keeping his eyes fixed on Harold's."Nothing is impossible, Harold," he said calmly. "Think about it this way: how else could I have the power to bring down your empire? How else could I make the president refuse to take your calls? How else could I beat your son to a pulp without facing any consequences?"Bruce placed the glass on the table and leaned in, his voice lowering to a cold whisper. "Can you think of any man on earth who possesses that kind of power?"Harold's jaw dropped. His eyes widened, and the co

  • Dinner with Bruce

    Later that evening, Harold Robinson entered the hotel where Bruce was staying for their dinner meeting. He had spent the whole day making calls and calling in favors, searching for a way to escape the trap that had closed around him. But still, nothing had worked. Every door he knocked on was slammed shut in his face. Even the president wouldn't pick his calls. It felt like some unknown force was working against him. As he stepped into the hotel lobby, a young woman in a crisp uniform came up to him. "Mr. Robinson? We've been expecting you. Please, follow me."She led him through the lobby, past curious glances and whispered murmurs, to a private dining room at the back of the hotel. The room was elegant and intimate, with a single table draped in white linen and lit by a single candle. The walls were covered in dark wood paneling, and a large window offered a view of the city lights.Harold sat down heavily in one of the chairs. He didn't order anything, not even water. He simply

  • Lawsuits part 2

    The hospital corridor felt sterile and cold, the fluorescent lights humming above as Harold Robinson paced back and forth like a caged animal. He held the phone to his ear, his voice sharp as a two edge sword. "I don't care what it takes," he snarled. "File the lawsuit. Assault, breaking and entering, attempted murder—I want that bastard buried under so many charges he'll never see the light of day again!" He hung up and immediately dialed another number. "Hello? Yes, this is Harold Robinson speaking. I need a favor. I want the case against Bruce Smith to be fast-tracked. No excuses." Just then, the family doctor stepped out of the surgical ward. Harold straightened up, his anger quickly giving way to concern. "How is he?" he demanded. "Is my son going to be alright?" The doctor nodded grimly. "He'll recover. However, the damage was severe. His jaw was broken in three places. He lost several teeth. He has severe injury to his face and ribs. He'll need reconstructive surgery an

  • lawsuits

    Bruce's car rolled up to the hotel entrance, tires softly hissing on the wet pavement. With his arm steady around her waist, Bruce helped Caro as she leaned into him. Her body shook, still trembling from what she'd been through, her face buried against his shoulder.He led her through the lobby, past the night clerk who wisely said nothing, and into the elevator. They rode in silence to the top floor, where Bruce had reserved an entire suite for his stay.The room was spacious and warm, with soft lighting and a large bed covered in crisp white linens. Bruce led Caro to the bed and helped her sit down."Stay here," he instructed. "I'm calling a doctor."Caro nodded weakly, her eyes fixed on the floor.Bruce pulled out his phone and made a call. Within fifteen minutes, a discreet doctor appeared at the door, carrying a bag. He was a middle-aged man with kind eyes and a calm demeanor, the kind of doctor who had seen too much and learned not to ask questions.He examined Caro gently, cl

  • The monster in the mansion

    Jake jumped back, his belt falling from his hand as if it had suddenly turned into a snake. His eyes widened with shock as he gaped at Bruce. "How the hell did you get in here?!"Bruce didn't answer. His gaze was fixed on the welts crisscrossing Caro's arms, on the black and blue bruises already forming around her eyes, and the tears streaming down her face. She looked up at him, her eyes filled with terror.Looking at his ex-wife at this state, something inside Bruce snapped. Anger he never knew he had surged inside him like a violent storm. He turned to Jake, his voice shaking with rage. "You bastard. How dare you beat her?"Jake recovered quickly, his shock giving way to rage. He stepped forward, his chest puffed out and his fists clenched at his sides. "This is none of your business! She's my wife! I can do whatever I want with her! Now get the hell out of my house before I call the police!"Bruce neither moved nor flinched. He walked toward Jake, his footsteps slow and his e

  • Help

    Bruce's private jet sat on the tarmac, its smooth white fuselage shining brightly beneath the runway lights as he drew near. The engines hummed softly, ready for takeoff. A stewardess stood at the bottom of the stairs, her smile polished and professional."Welcome aboard, Mr. Shepherd. We're ready for departure."Bruce nodded absentmindedly, his hand resting on the railing. He set one foot on the first step, then paused.Something felt off. A cold, creeping dread that settled in his chest and refused to let go. There was no logical explanation for it, but the ring on his finger pulsed warmly against his skin, as if trying to tell him something. He turned and looked back at the city lights in the distance. Caro was out there. And something was terribly wrong."Mr. Shepherd?" the stewardess asked, her smile fading. "Is everything alright?"Bruce didn't answer. He stood frozen on the steps, his mind racing. He remembered the hatred in Jake's eyes at the courthouse, how swiftly he for

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oh, the woman who stand up for Bruce is back

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