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Chapter 91
The commotion in the Grandview Hotel lobby continued to escalate as Gabrielle Morrison's theatrical breakdown drew even more spectators. What had started as a small gathering of curious onlookers was rapidly becoming a full-scale scene, with hotel guests pulling out their phones to record the drama.This is exactly what I didn't need tonight, Karvel thought with growing irritation. A public spectacle that could draw unwanted attention."I want this man arrested!" Gabrielle shrieked, her voice echoing off the marble walls and crystal chandeliers. "He's a predator! A stalker! Someone needs to do something!"The hotel manager looked increasingly uncomfortable as more guests gathered to witness the scene. "Miss, please lower your voice. You're disturbing our other guests.""I don't care about your other guests!" Gabrielle snapped back. "This creep needs to be taught a lesson!"Karvel had heard enough. He turned to leave, hoping to extract himself from the situation before it could get any
CHAPTER 90 PART 2
Twenty minutes later, Karvel was walking through the lobby of the Grandview Hotel, his mind still wrestling with the Romano problem, when an unexpected collision jolted him from his thoughts."Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry!" a melodious female voice exclaimed.Karvel looked down to see a stunningly beautiful young woman who had apparently bumped into him while juggling several shopping bags. She was tall and elegant, with flowing auburn hair and striking green eyes that seemed to sparkle with genuine embarrassment.Convenient timing, he thought, immediately suspicious. Beautiful women don't usually run into me by accident in hotel lobbies."It's quite alright," he said politely, helping her gather the scattered contents of one of her dropped bags."I'm such a klutz," she continued, her voice carrying just the right note of helpless femininity. "These heels are absolutely impossible to walk in, but they were too gorgeous to resist."She's good, Karvel observed. Professional-level acting
Chapter 90 PART 1
The private meeting room at Markos Industries was dimly lit, with only the soft glow of the city lights filtering through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Karvel Cross sat across from Markos at the polished mahogany conference table, both men's expressions grave as they discussed their next move against Leo Romano."The Romano situation has escalated beyond simple business rivalry," Markos said, sliding a thick file across the table. "My intelligence sources confirm that Leo's family has significant national influence—political connections, military contracts, international business partnerships."Karvel opened the file and scanned the contents, his jaw tightening as he read the details of the Romano family's extensive network of power.They're more deeply entrenched than I thought, he realized. This isn't just about Leo anymore—it's about an entire dynasty."Taking down Leo Romano won't be like dealing with the small-time criminals we've handled before," Markos continued. "His family wi
CHAPTER 89 PART 2
Mariya shifted uncomfortably on the couch. "I don't know, Leo. Maybe your investigators missed something.""Or maybe you're not telling me everything," Romano said, his voice taking on a dangerous edge. "Maybe there are things about your precious ex-husband that you've been keeping from me."He's getting paranoid now, Mariya realized with growing alarm. This obsession is making him suspicious of everyone."I'm not hiding anything from you," she said firmly. "I was married to Karvel for years. If he had some secret identity or hidden wealth, don't you think I would have known?"Romano stared at her for a long moment, his eyes searching her face for signs of deception. "Then explain to me why successful people like Markos, Sophia Yale, and even Vivian Fairchild seem drawn to him. What does a loser like Cross have that attracts such quality individuals?"I wish I knew, Mariya thought honestly. Because watching him tonight, seeing the way he commanded respect and authority, I barely recog
Chapter 89 PART 1
The hospital room fell into an uncomfortable silence as Sophia Yale processed Vivian Fairchild's suggestion about investigating Karvel Cross. The machines monitoring her vital signs beeped steadily in the background, but her heart rate had definitely increased since Vivian mentioned setting up some kind of test.She has no idea what she's suggesting, Sophia thought with growing alarm. If she tries to manipulate or deceive Karvel, the consequences could be catastrophic."Vivian, I think that's a really stupid idea," Sophia said bluntly, her voice carrying more force than her weakened condition should have allowed."Stupid?" Vivian asked, clearly taken aback by her friend's vehement response. "Why would you say that? Don't you want to know the truth about him?"Because I've already seen enough to know that Karvel Cross is not someone you play games with, Sophia thought desperately, but she couldn't reveal the full extent of what she'd witnessed without exposing secrets that weren't hers
CHAPTER 88 PART 2
"Your relationship with Cross is about to become very expensive," Romano threatened, leaning forward aggressively. "I'm warning you to stay out of my business with him. Leave Cross to me to deal with, or there will be consequences."He's actually threatening me, Markos realized with genuine surprise. This fool has no idea who he's talking to."Mr. Romano," Markos said, his voice taking on a subtle edge, "I think you may have misunderstood the nature of my relationship with Mr. Cross.""What's to misunderstand? You're a rich man with too much money and too little sense, throwing your resources away on a charity case.""And if I were to tell you that you have it backwards?" Markos asked quietly. "That perhaps Mr. Cross is the one doing me the favor by allowing me to serve his interests?"Romano laughed harshly. "Now you're just being ridiculous. Cross is a nobody. A failure. A man with no money, no power, no influence."If only you knew, Markos thought. If only you had any idea who you'
CHAPTER 88
As they were escorted toward the exit, Romano's mind reeled with the implications of what had just occurred. If he can buy a hospital on a whim, what else is he capable of? What other resources does he have at his disposal?Karvel watched them leave with cold satisfaction, then turned his attention back to the stunned administrator."I trust there won't be any further problems with my access to this facility?" he asked politely."No, sir. Absolutely not, sir," the administrator stammered. "Is there anything else you need?""Just ensure that my friend in room 304 receives the best possible care," Karvel replied. "And bill any additional expenses to my personal account."Leo Romano sat in the back of his limousine, his hands trembling with a mixture of rage and something he refused to acknowledge as fear. The leather seats that normally provided comfort now felt suffocating as he struggled to process what had just occurred at Carson General Hospital.Twice, he thought, his breathing bec
Chapter 87
The hospital corridor was filled with the typical evening bustle of medical staff and visiting families when Leo Romano spotted Karvel Cross emerging from the elevator. But what made his blood boil was the sight of Mariya Carter approaching Karvel with obvious concern written across her face.She's running to him like a lovesick schoolgirl, Romano thought furiously, his earlier statement about women Karvel had "had" echoing in his mind like a poisonous whisper. My own fiancée, choosing her pathetic ex-husband over me."Karvel, wait," Mariya called out as she caught up to him near the nurses' station. "We need to talk about what happened at the fundraiser. People are already talking, and Leo is—""Is what?" Leo Romano's voice cut through their conversation like a blade as he stormed down the hallway, his expensive tuxedo wrinkled and his face twisted with rage.Before either Karvel or Mariya could respond, Romano grabbed Mariya's arm roughly and yanked her away from Karvel with enough
Chapter 86
The tension in the convention center was palpable as Karvel Cross stood before Leo Romano's table, every eye in the room focused on the unfolding confrontation. The classical music continued to play softly in the background, but it seemed almost obscene against the charged atmosphere that had descended upon the elegant gathering.Time to give them a show they'll never forget, Karvel thought as he prepared to play his role to perfection."You want to know what this is really about, Leo?" Karvel said, his voice carrying across the silent room with theatrical intensity. "This is about your pathetic obsession with Sophia Yale!"The crowd gasped collectively, their champagne glasses frozen halfway to their lips as they watched the drama unfold before them."Ever since Sophia turned you down, rejected your advances, you've been trying to destroy her!" Karvel continued, his voice rising with apparent jealous fury. "First you tried to ruin her business, bankrupt her, make her desperate enough
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