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Alder’s face twisted in disbelief as Elaine’s words echoed through the phone. For the first time during their conversation, he felt his pride pricked and his composure cracked.“What nonsense are you saying, Elaine?” Alder barked, his tone harsh, trying to mask the embarrassment boiling within him. “Do you even hear yourself right now? You’re actually defending Antonio, of all people? You’re taking his side against me—your own brother?”Elaine took a deep breath, steadying her voice, even though she was furious within her that Alder was talking out of point. “I’m not speaking nonsense, Alder. I know what I saw. Antonio wasn’t in some random company pretending to be important. It wasn’t some setup. It was a national conference. Do you understand that? A nationally broadcasted conference. Government officials were there, the governor, the president himself. Antonio was not standing at the back pretending. He was right there, at the front, addressing everyone. That’s what I saw wit
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Elaine's jaw tightened.Harry had assured her months ago that Antonio’s earlier viral moment—where he had been spotted with a high-ranking dignitary—was nothing but coincidence. According to Harry, Antonio had only gone viral back then because he happened to assist a well-known figure who had chosen to recognize him briefly out of courtesy. Yet here Antonio was again. And this time, it wasn’t some fleeting recognition. This was real. He was with the president of the nation, the governor, and some distinguished figures in society. His face was everywhere, commanding respect she couldn’t quite reconcile with the man she thought she knew.Elaine rubbed her forehead, trying to make sense of it.What the hell is going on? she thought. How does a nobody like Antonio, end up side by side with the President of the entire country?The curiosity burned too hot to contain. With trembling fingers, she dialed Alder’s number.“Alder,” she said urgently as soon as he picked up.“Are you onlin
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That weekend, the grand auditorium of Duskmire State House brimmed with power and prestige. Flags lined the stage, chandeliers glimmered above, and rows of officials, doctors, governors, and dignitaries filled the seats. It was the long-awaited summit of the National Team of Medical Professionals.When Antonio arrived, the difference in treatment compared to his last invitation was unmistakable.A special protocol team in immaculate black suits approached him the moment his car stopped at the entrance. Unlike the cold stares and dismissive whispers he had endured before, this time the officials greeted him warmly and reverently.“Mr Morris,” one of them said with a deep bow. “This way, please. You have been expected.”Escorted past rows of murmuring onlookers, Antonio was led straight to the very front of the hall. His seat was cushioned, embroidered with the emblem of the nation, and placed directly beside the state governor’s. He noticed how eyes and whispers followed him from
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A black SUV screeched to a halt in front of Gelrith's Central Medical Institute which was one of the most advanced hospital in the region. Antonio stepped out first as his men carried Matilda from the vehicle. She was still unconscious.“Move quickly,” Antonio barked, waving the medical staff forward. “She needs attention now!”Doctors and nurses rushed to their aid, guiding Matilda into the building. Antonio followed closely behind with his fists clenched at his sides and his entire being tense with rage and worry.For hours, tests were run. Blood work. Scans. Treatments for the cuts, bruises, and internal damage she had endured. Antonio stood outside the operating ward, pacing endlessly.Finally, a doctor emerged, pulling off his gloves. “She’s stable for now,” the man reported. “She suffered significant injuries, but we’ve halted the internal bleeding and treated the surface wounds. The next forty-eight hours will be critical. She’ll need monitoring around the clock.”Anton
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The door to the room Matilda was being kept, creaked open, and Antonio’s chest tightened the moment his eyes fell on her.Matilda lay on a narrow bed with her face pale and her breaths shallow. Wires and tubes snaked around her fragile frame, but it was the wounds—fresh cuts, bruises, and needle marks—that made Antonio’s jaw clench with fury. Her arms bore angry red welts where restraints had bitten into her skin. Her ankles were bruised and her lips were dry and cracked. Even from the doorway, Antonio could see she had been readied for a dangerous experiment that would have stolen her life.“Matilda…” he called as he stepped inside. Matilda's eyelids fluttered, and for a fleeting second, her eyes met his.“Antonio…” she whispered in a weak, hoarse, voice which was just enough to shatter his heart.Antonio turned sharply, facing one of his men.“Pick her up,” he barked.“Yes, boss.”The man rushed forward, gently sliding his arms beneath Matilda’s frail body. “You’re safe now. I
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Upon hearing the CEO'S threats, Antonio burst into laughter.His laughter thundered through the reception hall like the crack of a whip. Every single staff member flinched at the sound. The CEO stiffened at Antonio's audacity. For the first time since Antonio had barged into his company, his composure wavered, though he tried to mask it.“You think you can scare me with threats?” the CEO sneered.“Men like you come and go, thinking the world bends for their anger. This is my company. My kingdom. No one storms in here and lives to brag about it. Now leave before I—”Antonio raised a hand sharply, cutting him off, his eyes blazing like molten steel. “I don’t think you understand me,” he said firmly. “This is not a negotiation. This is the last warning you’ll get. Show me Matilda—now. Or watch everything you’ve built crumble into ash before nightfall.”The finality in his tone sent a shiver down the spines of every onlooker. No one doubted he meant every word.For a fleeting moment
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