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Chapter 63
Elaine caught Kate’s gaze from across the small, busy hospital room. Her mother’s voice felt too loud, and right now, Elaine just needed quiet and rest.Rose’s voice was climbing again—sharp, accusing, and trembling with exhaustion and fear. She was practically pacing by the foot of the bed, her hands flailing as if she were trying to shoo away the air itself.Elaine, still propped up against her pillows, lifted her hand just slightly and made a tiny circling motion with her fingers toward Kate. It was subtle, but Kate understood immediately—calm her down.Kate stepped forward with soft but steady voice. “Ma… you’ve been on your feet all night. Why don’t you sit for a moment? You’ll make yourself sick.”Rose turned sharply.“Sit? How can I sit when my daughter—” She broke off, pressing her lips together as if the rest of the words might tear her throat open.Kate gave her a sympathetic smile, gently guiding her toward the chair. “Just for a few minutes. Let Elaine rest and catch
Chapter 62
The snarls of the dogs grew louder, their teeth bared and their eyes glowed in the dusk light. Five of them now crowded near the rusted iron gate, muscles tensed, were ready to leap. Logan stood firm, his jaw clenched, not backing an inch. His shirt clung to him, drenched in sweat, but his eyes burned with rage.Then, from the front door of the large weather-worn house, a man emerged.Almost immediately, Logan recognized him instantly.He was Kent, Logan's uncle.One of his father’s elder brothers. Kent was a man known for his cruelty and arrogance—a man Logan had hoped never to cross paths with again.Before now, Logan didn't know this was Kent's house. After all, Kent had a house in the main city.Kent squinted, then scowled. “What the hell are you doing here?” he barked. His voice was rough from years of liquor and bitterness. “You’ve got no business stepping into my property, Logan!”Logan's voice was as cold as the night breeze. “You know why I’m here. Bring out my daughter
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Kate couldn't help the way her eyes kept drifting toward Harry, gratitude softening the sharp lines of her usually composed face. In this chaotic whirlwind, with Elaine missing and panic running high, Harry had stepped in like a calm, competent force—and right now, that was everything.To Kate, only someone like Harry could possibly save Elaine.He was the type of man who moved in exclusive circles, rubbed shoulders with powerful figures like Robert Adams, and spoke with the ease of someone used to getting things done. In her mind, there was no way someone like Antonio—who hadn’t even shown up—could ever compare.The very mention of Antonio now made Kate’s lips press into a tight line. All the countless hours Elaine had spent trying to help him, the lengths she'd gone to on his behalf—what had it all amounted to?Nothing.Absolutely nothing.Elaine had been kidnapped on her way to a critical meeting with Robert Adams. The meeting wasn’t just about business. Sure, they were supposed to
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The sterile white lights of Jenkins Hospital did little to ease Rose’s panic as she clutched her daughter’s hand, tears streaming silently down her cheeks. Elaine lay motionless on the hospital bed, her face pale and her breaths shallow. Machines beeped softly around her, but they did nothing to reassure a mother’s heart. “She was fine this morning,” Rose whispered brokenly. “She was just fine…” Beside her, Alder stood rigid. His usually cheerful, confident expression was now etched with worry. His jaw was clenched, and his eyes swept the room again, desperate to find something—anything—that could explain what had happened. His fingers curled into fists. Finally, he turned to the nurse, his voice low but sharp. “Who brought her in?” The nurse who was a young woman in a pale-blue uniform, hesitated. “I’m sorry, sir. The man didn’t leave his name. He just brought her in, said she needed urgent care, and left right after texting someone on her phone." “Tex
Chapter 59
Antonio began to walk, unhurried, toward the exit. His presence was commanding, the silence thick with tension. The only sound was the drag of broken bodies and the hum of overhead lights. Just as he reached the door, Robert’s curiosity got the better of him. He couldn’t stop himself. “What exactly is your relationship with the Earl of Wessex?” he called out. Antonio paused, his back still turned. He didn’t look over his shoulder. He didn’t even shift his stance. His voice was calm but piercing, sharp as broken glass. “Take a guess.” Then he pushed open the door and walked out into the night, leaving nothing but silence in his wake. Robert Adams stood frozen, fists trembling. “Damn him,” he muttered. He had never felt so powerless. Antonio had just humiliated him—publicly. In front of what was supposed to be a display of strength, a reminder of who ruled these streets. Instead, Robert had been forced to back down, his authority shattered in one violent encounter
Chapter 58
Heavy silence fell over the room like a storm brewing in the air. Robert Adams lowered his phone slowly, his expression shifting in a volatile mix of disbelief and fury. His nostrils flared and a vein throbbed visibly in his temple. So, someone as insignificant as Antonio had managed to win the Earl’s favor? Then—bang! He slammed his fist against the mahogany desk, rattling everything on it. Gritting his teeth and facing Antonio, he spat with venom, “Consider yourself lucky!” Antonio didn’t flinch. He stood calm, his eyes sharp and merciless, radiating the kind of cold that chilled to the bone. His voice was low and steady, yet laced with danger. “You’d better keep your claws to yourself. Because if you dare to forcefully take over Elaine’s company, I won’t mind cutting off your hand.” It was not a threat—it was a promise. Robert narrowed his eyes, the weight of Antonio’s words hitting him harder than a punch to the jaw. How long had it been since anyone
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