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The hall had slowly calmed from the storm Vanessa created. Waiters moved about again, pouring wine and clearing plates, though the whispers still lingered in the corners. Barely three minutes had passed since Ethan, Lara, and a few others had walked Magnus out of the hall to his car. Magnus had claimed fatigue, saying he was heading home early.Now, Mr. Chen and Sophia approached Ethan and Lara where they were seated.“Mr. Cross,” Mr. Chen said warmly, “it was truly a wonderful evening. But we must also take our leave now."He chuckled softly before adding, “I look forward to our future discussions.”Ethan nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. “Of course, Mr. Chen. I appreciate you being here tonight.” His gaze then shifted deliberately to Sophia, his tone softening. “What’s your plan for tomorrow morning? Do you have anything scheduled?”Sophia blinked at him, surprised but pleased. Then, she gave a slight shrug, a smile playing on her lips. "Nothing meaningful, really.”“G
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Vanessa turned with a smirk.“Babe,” she said, spreading her arms wide as though the whole ballroom was her stage. “How could you let them celebrate you without me here?”She strode toward Ethan, hips swaying, eyes locked on him. The crowd shifted aside, murmuring in confusion as all eyes trailed her every move.Just as she reached out to throw her arms around his neck, Ethan’s hands shot up, catching her wrists in midair.His grip tightened, his jaw locked, and his eyes darkened before he let out a low scoff.“What is this, Vanessa?” His cold and sharp voice cut through the room.“Are you out of your mind?”A wave of gasps rippled through the guests, while phones quietly came up to capture the scene.For a split second her smirk faltered, but she quickly masked it with a soft laugh, tilting her head.“Don’t be so harsh, babe," she purred, trying to pull her wrists free. "You know I’ve always been the one standing beside you. I was only waiting for the right moment to step back in.”
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The person was no one other than Vanessa.She stepped inside with her head high, moving as if the whole ballroom belonged to her.Her dress, a deep crimson silk that shimmered under the chandelier lights, clung to her curves. A thin chain of diamonds shimmered across her neck, catching the light, while her dark hair flowed down her back in soft waves, and her red lips curved into the faintest smirk, daring anyone to question her presence.The crowd turned as her heels clicked softly against the marble floor with every step she took.Soft gasps and hurried whispers spread like wildfire.“Why is she here?” someone muttered under their breath.“Does she have a death wish?” another whispered.“She must be crazy to show up.”"Does she seriously think she belongs here? How shameless.”“Look at her, walking in like she owns the place. Pathetic.”Vanessa soaked it all in, her smirk stretching wider.She stopped near the center and casually ran her hand over the jeweled clutch in her grip.Fro
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The grand ballroom of the Aurelius Hotel sparkled like a jewel box. Crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, casting warm light over marble floors that reflected every movement. Fresh white orchids decorated each table, and waiters in crisp black uniforms moved between guests carrying silver trays of champagne.The room was filled with the city's most powerful people, here to celebrate Ethan as the president of Aurelius Conglomerate.At the center of it all was Ethan himself.He had just wrapped up his speech.He wore a perfectly tailored midnight blue suit that fit his broad shoulders. His dark hair was styled back, showing off his sharp jawline.Women kept stealing glances at him from across the room.“Did you see how he looked at me?” one whispered to her friend, trying not to stare.“Shh,” her friend warned, looking around nervously before her gaze met Lara's."Don’t let his girlfriend hear you say that."“I know, I know. But still…” The first woman sighed dreamily before
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Viktor leaned back in his leather chair, a predatory smile playing at the corners of his mouth."You know, Damian,” he began, his voice dripping with mock sympathy, “I’ve been waiting for this moment for quite some time.”“What moment?” Damian’s voice cracked slightly, though he tried to maintain his composure.“The moment when I could finally tell you the truth.” Viktor’s eyes gleamed with malicious satisfaction."You were never one of us, Damian. You were never a member of The Shadow. You were played.”The words hit Damian like a physical blow.His face drained of color, and his mouth fell open slightly. “What… what are you talking about? I was initiated. You—”Viktor let out a harsh laugh that echoed off the walls."Initiated?" he scoffed, shaking his head as if Damian had just told him the most ridiculous joke."Did you really consider that pathetic charade an initiation?”Damian’s eyes began to widen, confusion and dawning horror mingling in his expression. “But the ceremony… the
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It had barely been twenty-four hours since Damian got away from Ethan’s torture. Damian's body was still aching from everything that happened the night before. But now he was dealing with serious problems with his businesses—all his company stocks were crashing because investors connected to The Ghost were pulling out. They made it clear that they wouldn’t risk getting on The Ghost’s bad side.This made Damian realize he needed to act quickly, so he called Viktor to set up a meeting. Viktor told him to come to his office.Damian’s footsteps echoed softly as he entered Viktor’s office, each step slower and heavier than the last. The sharp pain in his back forced him to walk with a sluggish, dragging gait.The moment Viktor looked up and saw the way Damian was walking, his brows furrowed in surprise.“Damian? What… happened to you? You look like you've been run over," he said, voice laced with confusion as he studied the bruised, battered man hobbling toward him.D
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