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Chapter 68
Elaine sat in her office, sipping a cappuccino as Harry leaned casually against the edge of her desk, his tie slightly loosened, a confident smirk on his face. The late afternoon sun streamed through the blinds, casting striped shadows across the polished wood.“You’ve got to trust me on this,” Harry said, his voice smooth, persuasive. “The deal with Nexora Holdings will open doors for you—bigger clients, more exposure. But for it to work, you need to give Estina Bennett full operational authority. Let her streamline the funds; she knows the terrain better than anyone.”Elaine glanced at the contract on her desk. The language was complex, full of legal jargon, but Harry had already walked her through it—at least, that’s what she thought. He had a way of making things sound simple, convincing her that he was looking out for her best interests.“What about our payment schedules?” she asked. “Ardent Core Innovations still has to—”“Relax,” Harry interrupted with a warm laugh. “Cynthia wi
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Antonio’s eyes narrowed, his tone dropping to an icy calm that made the room feel colder.“You’re a fool, Alder,” he said, each word measured like the draw of a blade. “You speak so confidently about things you know nothing about.”Alder stiffened, his jaw tightening, but Antonio wasn’t finished. His gaze shifted to Harry—a look so sharp it could cut.“And you—shameless,” Antonio continued, his voice dripping with disdain. “Taking credit for something you didn’t do. You couldn’t even stand up to a fly, let alone trained mercenaries like Jim and his men.”Harry’s smirk faltered, though he tried to hide it. Rose, standing nearby, cast a nervous glance between them, while Alder’s expression morphed from shock to outright rage.Elaine, still weak from her ordeal, felt her temper surge. She had been holding her tongue since Antonio walked in, but now her patience shattered.“Enough!” she snapped, her voice cracking but fierce. “You come in here, spitting arrogance even when you’re the on
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Antonio eventually showed up later that evening. The moment he stepped into the ward, his eyes swept the room and instantly found Elaine.When their gazes met, a wave of relief washed over Elaine that it made her heart soar.She was glad that Antonio was alive. Not just alive, but unharmed.All those cruel threats from Jim’s thugs and those vicious promises that Antonio wouldn’t leave alive had left her on edge. And now, here he was in front of her, very much breathing and very much real. For an instant, the relief softened the walls she’d been building between them.“Antonio…” Elaine whispered as her voice trembled.Antonio stepped closer, looking concerned.“Are you alright?” he asked quietly. His tone was low and almost urgent as though he needed to hear the confirmation from her own lips before he could breathe easy.Elaine nodded. “Thanks to Harry,” she said, glancing toward where Harry stood a short distance away. “If he hadn’t arrived when he did… we might not be standing
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Elaine forced a polite smile as she looked at Harry. “Thank you, Harry. I really appreciate what you did,” she said softly, her voice careful, restrained.Harry returned the smile with an air of modesty, as though the praise barely touched him. “Anyone would have done the same,” he replied. His tone was warm, but Elaine’s heart wasn’t. She felt the words pass her lips, yet deep inside, something remained unsettled—cold, even.Because in her heart, she had been so certain. Certain that the voice she had heard when she was drifting in and out of consciousness belonged to Antonio. She could almost still hear it—low, urgent, and filled with that protective intensity she used to know so well. But now, listening to Harry recount his supposed rescue, the reality began to sink in. If Harry had been the one to save her, then that voice must have been a figment of her fading mind.And Antonio… he hadn’t even come.The thought made her chest tighten. She had already been trying for weeks to push
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Harry adjusted his expression, softening his features into a modest, almost self-effacing smile. “Elaine, if I hadn’t gone to save you, how could I even face you again?”His gaze lingered on Elaine, brimming with what looked like genuine affection. To anyone watching, he seemed like the very picture of a devoted friend who had risked everything to bring her back to safety.But behind that carefully composed mask, Harry’s mind was churning with unanswered questions.The truth was, he wasn’t entirely sure what had happened that night. He couldn't say for certain how she had been freed.Later, just as he was beginning to think the situation had slipped completely beyond his control, Harry’s phone buzzed with a message from Kate. Her words were warm, overflowing with gratitude, thanking him for rescuing Elaine.That was the moment he realized—Elaine was already safe.The timing was suspicious, the facts murky, but Harry didn’t bother correcting Kate’s assumption. A small, sly part of
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"Elaine, stop being foolish!" Rose snapped. "You just heard the truth—Antonio never even tried to save you. Accept it! It’s a blessing you divorced that useless man. Good riddance to bad rubbish!" 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 for so long. 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
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