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CHAPTER TWELVE
For a second, Camilla’s face turned red with rage. Before anyone could react—SLAP! Her palm struck his face violently. The sound echoed through the entire VIP floor. For a split second, everything went still.Then—Camera flashes erupted like fireworks. Reporters surged forward.“Miss Ashcroft!”“Did you just assault him?!”“Is this the man from the ten-year murder case?!”Camilla’s chest rose and fell rapidly. Her palm still stung. Dante slowly turned his head back. The red mark on his cheek was already visible. He didn’t retaliate.Instead, he lowered his gaze slightly.His shoulders sagged as if the blow had crushed something inside him. The cold, confident man from a while ago seemed to vanish. In his place stood someone… defeated.“I endured everything for you…” Dante said quietly.His voice carried just enough tremble for the nearby microphones to catch. Reporters instantly leaned closer. Camilla froze. Something about the situation suddenly felt wrong. Very wrong. Dante continue
CHAPTER ELEVEN
—Ashcroft Royal Casino—For a brief moment, Camilla simply stood still. Her heels had barely crossed the casino entrance when her gaze landed on the tall figure walking toward the exit. Something about him felt… familiar. The way he walked through the chaos as if none of it concerned him.Her brows furrowed slightly. Then he turned. Their eyes met. Camilla’s breath caught for half a second. No. That was impossible. Her eyes narrowed as she studied his face more carefully.The sharper jawline. The colder gaze. The quiet confidence he carried. Ten years had changed him. But not enough to hide the man she once knew. Her lips curled into a cold smile.“Well,” she said loudly. Her voice cut through the noise of the casino floor.“What an interesting surprise.” Several nearby reporters instinctively turned their cameras toward her.Camilla crossed her arms slowly as she stared at him. “I almost didn’t recognize you.” Dante stopped walking. But he didn’t turn around immediately.Camilla’s vo
CHAPTER TEN
Bryce stood abruptly. “This is from the casino.” Hendrix frowned. “What happened? Bryce unlocked his phone quickly. “I’m not sure yet.” His voice had grown tense. “But something’s gone wrong.” Camilla leaned forward slightly.“What kind of problem?” Bryce scanned the message.Then he froze. The color drained from his face. Hendrix’s voice hardened. “Bryce.”“What happened?” Bryce slowly lifted his gaze. “There’s been a massive fight inside the casino.” Camilla frowned.“That’s normal. Casinos deal with drunk customers all the time.”Bryce shook his head. “No.” His grip tightened around the phone. “This wasn’t a customer fight.” He swallowed once.“The entire VIP gambling floor is involved.” Hendrix’s eyes darkened. “And the police have already arrived.” Camilla’s expression stiffened. Bryce looked at another message that had just appeared. His voice dropped lower.“And the media is already on their way.”A heavy silence fell over the dining hall. Because everyone at the table understo
CHAPTER NINE
—Ashcroft Mansion—Inside the grand dining hall, the long mahogany table was set for three. At the head of the table sat Hendrix Ashcroft.Even in his late sixties, his presence carried weight. His silver hair was combed neatly back, and the sharp lines of his face still held the authority of a man who had built an empire with ruthless determination.On his right sat Bryce Ashcroft, his only son and the current operator of the family’s business empire. Across from him sat Camilla Ashcroft. Her long dark hair fell elegantly over her shoulders, and the confidence in her posture made it clear she had long since shed the nervousness of her youth.She was no longer the woman who panicked at the sight of blood. Now, she was someone who controlled billions.Hendrix wiped his mouth with a napkin before setting it aside.“The government has officially announced the Skyline Urban Development Project,” he said.Camilla’s eyes lifted slightly. Bryce leaned back in his chair, folding his arms. Hen
CHAPTER EIGHT
Present Day — Ten Years LaterThe taxi slowed to a stop. Dante stepped out and stood motionless for a moment, dark eyes scanning the transformed city skyline. Ten years had reshaped everything — sleek glass towers now dominated where decaying buildings once stood. The streets were wider, cleaner, and filled with luxury vehicles.But some things never changed.Dante slipped a hand into his pocket and exhaled slowly. “Ten years…” he murmured. Then he turned toward the imposing gated villa ahead.Tall iron gates. High walls lined with security cameras. Even from the outside, the estate radiated power and wealth.He leaned toward the taxi window. “Wait here.” Dante approached the gate and knocked twice. Instead of standing at attention, he leaned casually against the iron bars, arms folded, exuding quiet confidence. A minute later, the side gate opened.A sharply dressed young man in his early twenties stepped out. He stared at Dante for a long moment before his expression shifted. He bo
CHAPTER SEVEN
The elevator doors opened with a soft ding. Dante stepped out and walked briskly down the hallway, tension etched across his face. The address Camilla sent led to the door at the end of the corridor, slightly ajar.He pushed it open and stepped inside. The apartment was dimly lit, filled with expensive furniture and the faint scent of spilled wine. He had taken only two steps when his foot struck something heavy.Dante stumbled, catching himself against the wall. He looked down.A broken glass ashtray lay on the marble floor, stained with dark red blood.A chill ran down his spine. Before he could process it, soft footsteps approached from the hallway.Camilla entered the living room. Her hair was disheveled, her dress wrinkled, and bruises marked her arms and shoulders. She looked pale and shaken.“Miss Ashcroft?” Dante’s eyes widened with genuine concern. “What happened? Who did this to you?”He instinctively moved toward her.BANG!The apartment door burst open. “Police! Don’t move
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