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Chapter 141
Ethan’s grip tightened on the steering wheel as the silence stretched between them. His brows furrowed, trying to make sense of what he had just heard as he stared blankly at the road ahead.Magnus finally spoke again. “Ethan? Son, are you there?”“Yeah, I’m here," Ethan said quickly. He ran his free hand through his hair, leaning on the seat. "Dad, have they tried tracking her device? Her phone should—”“That’s the thing,” Magnus cut him off. "Whoever took her... they were smart— they knew exactly what they were doing. They left her phone right there in the car. Clean job, no trace.”Ethan felt his stomach drop. That wasn’t some random street crime or amateur move. Someone had planned this perfectly.His brows pulled together.“What kind of person…” he muttered, more to himself than to his father. He dragged a hand down his face. "Who could pull off something like this? And why her?”“You’re still asking that?” Magnus snapped. "Who else if not the Ghost?”Ethan’s eyes narrowed.
Chapter 140
Ethan drove through the quiet city streets, his hands relaxed on the steering wheel as he replayed every moment of his conversation with Jessica. "At least, for a woman, she’s fearless up to a certain extent." He let out a soft chuckle as he remembered how she’d tried to hide that knife, all while keeping that calm, confident look on her face. And that boldness intrigued him.But what really stuck in his mind was the way those shorts hugged her thighs, showing off legs that were toned, smooth, and downright hypnotic. He’d caught himself sneaking glances whenever she wasn’t looking, stealing little thrills like a thief in broad daylight. And when she’d walked off to the kitchen to grab him some water? His eyes dipped down instantly, drawn instinctively to the way her body moved. Each step she took had a rhythm that pulled his gaze, and for a moment, the thought of water—or anything else—completely vanished from his mind.A smile escaped his lips as he remembered how she’d crossed
Chapter 139
The moment Damian and Mr. Lorenzo stepped inside, Damian looked around slowly.The warm glow of the living room lights seemed to make everything feel more normal, but Mr. Lorenzo knew better. Nothing about this situation was normal.Damian stepped inside and looked around slowly, taking in every detail.“What a beautiful home you have here, Mr. Lorenzo,” Damian said, smiling. "Very… comfortable. It has that perfect family warmth to it.”However, there was something in the way he spoke, especially mentioning ‘family’ that made Mr. Lorenzo’s skin crawl.“Mr. Hayes, I’d like you to meet my wife,” Mr. Lorenzo said, gesturing toward his wife who was approaching them with a faint smile. Her hands trembled slightly as she extended one toward Damian.“It’s… it’s nice to meet you, Mr. Hayes,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.Damian took her hand gently and brought it to his lips, pressing a light kiss to her knuckles. “The pleasure is all mine, Mrs. Lorenzo. Your husband is a lu
Chapter 138
The silence in Mr. Lorenzo’s garage was broken by the low rumble of engines. One by one, sleek black cars rolled through the gates like shadows in the night. The headlights cut through the darkness, casting long beams across the empty driveway.The first car stopped near the main entrance. Then another. And another.Soon, seven luxury vehicles formed a perfect line, their engines purring in unison before falling silent.*****Inside the living room, the Lorenzo family was gathered around their large flat-screen TV. The sound of laughter filled the air as they watched their favorite comedy show together.“Pass the popcorn, Maria,” Mr. Lorenzo called to his teenage daughter, his eyes still glued to the screen.“Dad, you’ve already had three bowls,” she teased, but handed it over anyway.Mrs. Lorenzo smiled from her corner of the couch, watching her husband and children enjoy their evening routine.Suddenly, the rumbling sound from outside reached their ears.Mr. Lorenzo’s hand froze h
Chapter 137
Ethan paused just inside the entrance, taking in his space with an appreciative nod.“What a nice apartment you have,” he remarked, his tone genuine.The apartment was modest but clean. A small living room with a worn brown couch faced a tiny TV mounted on the wall. Books were stacked everywhere—on shelves, on the coffee table, and even on the floor. A small kitchen was visible through an open doorway, and a narrow hallway led to what was presumably the bedroom. The walls were bare except for a few certificates, a framed photo of her at her journalism school graduation, and a corkboard covered with newspaper clippings and photos.Jessica said nothing as she walked past him, her shoulder deliberately brushing against his arm. “Have a seat,” she grumbled, the words carrying the weight of reluctant hospitality.He settled into the couch, making himself comfortable. However, she remained standing, crossing her arms over her chest as she fixed him with a hard stare.“What is it?” she d
Chapter 136
Jessica sat in her tiny apartment, replaying the day's event in her head.The press conference had been a total mess for her, leaving her with absolutely nothing useful to report. It was the complete opposite of what she’d expected when she first heard about the press conference.Her editor had torn into her afterward, furious with her for letting Magnus outsmart her.Her laptop was open on the coffee table, the cursor blinking mockingly at her as she struggled to write her story.The knock at her door made her jump.She froze, her fingers hovering over the keyboard. It was past 9 PM—who would be visiting at this hour?She rose slowly, her bare feet silent against the hardwood floor. However, when she peered through the peephole, she was shocked to see who was standing on the other side.Ethan.He stood there casually, one hand tucked inside his dark jacket, looking completely relaxed despite the late hour."What's he doing here? And how did he know I Iive here?" she wondered, tiltin
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