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The deal
Author: Jericho Chase
last update2026-06-08 23:24:08

Bruce stared at the blank cheque lying on the table, the gun still cold against his skull.

This was it. This was what he came all this way for: an opportunity to cancel the Watson family's debt for good.

All he had to do was make his demands, walk away, and never see Isabella again.

In that brief moment, Bruce found himself thinking about her. She had confessed her love to her father and pleaded with him to spare Bruce's life. She had agreed to marry a man she despised, all to protect a stra
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    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

  • Trapped

    Bruce leaned against his car, feeling the cool metal against his back as he gazed up at the towering walls of the Robinson mansion. Half an hour earlier, he had driven Caro home to reconcile with her husband. Just as he waited for her to return, his phone buzzed in his hand. He glanced at the screen; it was Caro. He answered. "So, how did it go?" Bruce inquired. "Did he ask for a divorce?" "It's alright," Caro said, her voice relieved. "Everything is fine with my husband. He forgave me." Bruce's brow tightened. He had driven Caro here himself, expecting her to return with divorce papers in hand. Both expected Jake's refusal to forgive her court betrayal. Bruce had been ready to fund her new life and to protect her if Jake discarded her. But forgiveness? That was unexpected. "I don't know," Bruce said slowly. "This feels off. Don't you think it's odd he's forgiving you so easily?" "It doesn't matter," Caro replied. "As long as I have my husband back. It's better than being

  • Forgiveness

    The Robinson mansion was thick with tension and anger as the family gathered in the living room after returning from court.Jake paced back and forth across the living room like a caged animal, his footsteps echoing off the polished floors. His face flushed with anger, his hands repeatedly clenching and unclenching at his sides. Every few seconds, he muttered curses under his breath, repeatedly recalling what had happened at court that afternoon. Senator Harold Robinson sat in his leather armchair, phone pressed to his ear, his expression darkening with each passing second. His wife, Eleanor, sat stiffly on the sofa, her lips pressed into a thin line, her eyes following her husband with growing concern."No," Harold said sharply into the phone, his voice rising. "That's not acceptable. Listen, I made that judge. I can destroy her just as easily. You tell the president that if he doesn't remove her from the bench, I will personally—"He stopped. His face went pale, then red."What

  • Final verdict part 2

    The courtroom erupted in shock as the judge delivered the final verdict. Jake's smirk disappeared, his face reddening in anger. He turned to glance at his father, Harold Robinson, whose eyes narrowed with rage at the judge. She had betrayed him by favoring Bruce instead. That was a big mistake. She just kissed her career goodbye. After striking the gavel on the desk, the judge blinked as her senses suddenly returned. She glanced down at her hands, then shifted her gaze to the papers in front of her, a brief flash of confusion crossing her eyes. The moment she realized what she had done, she froze into ice. "What have I done?" she whispered softly, her heart pounding against her ribcage. Harold Robinson didn't say anything. Without saying a word, he gestured to his wife, and together they quietly exited the courtroom, leaving Jake behind. Bruce watched them go, his expression calm. He knew the Robinson family wouldn't let this go. They would come after the judge and Caro,

  • Final verdict

    The courtroom exploded into chaos. Shouts and murmurs filled the air as legal teams and spectators scrambled to process what happened. Caro's confession sounded like a thunderclap, leaving everyone stunned.The Judge banged her gavel repeatedly, her voice rising above the din. "Order! Order in the court! I want silence, or I'll clear this courtroom!"Slowly, the noise subsided, but the tension lingered heavily in the room. Jake stood frozen, his face showing horror and rage. "What the hell is she doing?" he muttered, his hands clenched into fists at his sides as anger welled up inside him. Bruce leaned toward Deborah, a small, satisfied smile on his lips. "Now it's your turn. Go on and burst this case wide open."Deborah didn't waste a second. She stood up from her seat and walked toward the witness stand. "Your Honor, I would like to question the witness further."The prosecutor's lawyer shot to his feet. "Objection! The witness has already made her statement. There's no need for

  • Buried memories

    After recess, the trial resumed. The courtroom hushed as Bruce walked back through the oak doors. But something about him had changed. The amusement in his eyes vanished; instead, they became cold and calculating. His shoulders were squared, his jaw firmly set, and his eyes sharp and unyielding. Earlier, Bruce was content to watch and see how things unfolded. But now, he was done playing. Deborah leaned in as Bruce took his seat beside her, her voice low and urgent. "What's the plan, Mr. Shepherd? Should I call in the legal team? We can have this case dismissed before—" "Don't defend me," Bruce interrupted. Deborah blinked, stunned. "I'm sorry? What do you mean?" Bruce turned to her, his gaze steady. "I don't need you to prove that the allegations are false. I'll take care of this myself." Before she could respond, the judge banged her gavel, calling the court to order. Bruce rose from his seat and walked to the witness stand, his presence commanding. The judge adjusted her

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