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234.The hall was chaos when silence fell. The last screams of fleeing guests echoed faintly through the shattered doors, leaving only the heavy breathing of guards and the copper smell of blood. Yvonne’s body lay motionless, her dress ruined, her eyes glassy in death. Devin’s hands were soaked crimson as he pressed down on a wound that no longer mattered.“Hall…” he whispered, his voice cracking. For all her stubbornness, for all her reckless courage—she didn’t deserve to die like this.Marcus lingered near the doorway, pale and trembling. “Sir…” he croaked.“Get out,” Devin snapped without looking up. “Now.”Marcus hesitated, then obeyed, dragging a few stragglers with him. The doors slammed shut, and the hall seemed to shrink around Devin.Eva’s heels clicked across the marble floor as she strolled away, her figure illuminated by the flickering chandelier light. She didn’t bother to look back at Yvonne, as if she had swatted a fly.“You think this ends here?” Devin’s voice thundere
Chapter 233
233. Devin still stood there, his chest rising and falling, his hand slowly lowering after throwing Eva’s redheaded girl against the wall. He hadn’t meant to throw her that hard, but that was all in his wrist he guessed. The woman groaned on the floor, coughing, but no one dared to move towards her. “What did you say to me?” Devin asked, frowning. Eva chuckled. “I said that my sister was married to a fucking coward!” Eva’s eyes shone, ready to start a fight. Suddenly, a shrill voice rang out “Stop!” Heads turned to see Yvonne Hall. She pushed her way through, and her hair was messy. She stopped between them, her arms spread as if she could somehow keep the two predators apart from tearing each other. “Devin, please!” She begged, her voice trembling. “Don’t do this. Don’t fight her, not here, and especially not tonight.” Devin’s brows drew together, his eyes narrowing on her. “Yvonne, what the fuck are you doing?” “I’m saving you from yourself.” She said desperate
Chapter 232
232. Some of them had got away, but others had been taken care of. Devin felt who pleased, sure that he would handle his major battles tonight. "I'm sorry that some got away, sir." Marcus said, bowing a bit low. "Sure." Devin replied flatly, not bothering to look at him. If Dreykov had been there, none of them would have escaped, he thought, looking at Marcus. Which was fine, that was why he had him looking after Petra. Dreykov was the only one that could assure him that Petra Knight was in good hands. Back to the matter on hand, he looked around, checking the room for anything or anyone odd. He knew that she couldn't stay away for long. And when she came, usually she would make it loud. The thought almost amused him. But there was a chance that she had tried to infiltrate silently, to save her head. He didn't know Eva well enough to know exactly what she would do at any given moment. Suddenly, the doors slammed open with a loud noise, and the soft music came to a stop as
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The grand ballroom shimmered like a diamond-encrusted palace, its chandeliers casting an ethereal glow on the polished marble floors. The night air pulsed with the rhythm of a grand piano and the polite laughter of the city's elite, all dressed in their finest attire, their smiles as polished as the silverware. Beneath the surface, however, Devin Stone's carefully laid plans were set to unfold with the precision of a Swiss watch. His eyes scanned the room, his gaze lingering on the faces of the power players he'd invited to this charity gala under false pretenses. The wine in his glass remained untouched, a prop to enhance his image as the perfect host. As the senator's wife approached him, her diamond necklace glinting under the lights, Devin forced a smile, playing the part of the benevolent philanthropist. "This gala is such a noble cause, Mr. Stone," she cooed, her voice dripping with insincerity. "I've decided to donate a few million to our home." Devin inclined his head, his voi
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231. The lights sparkled above, making the polished marble floors look wonderfully ethereal. The charity gala looked beautiful from the outside, with the music coming from the grand piano, and the chatter and “rich laughter” flowing through the air, champagne glasses clinking. Everyone was dressed in their best attire with fake smiles plastered on faces, more money than they needed in their pockets ready to be flaunted. But beneath the glamour, Devin Stone had already pulled strings to make this an event to be remembered, and not just as a charity function. His eyes swept the crowd as he stood near the main table, and his tall glass of wine was untouched. To anyone else, he looked calm, and controlled, as he was the perfect host of the evening. But in reality, his mind was cold as steel. He had invited so many people on short notice, claiming that it was for a good cause, but the night wasn’t simply about charity. Tonight was about bait. “Mr Stone.” A senator’s wife greeted, bru
Chapter 230
230. Petra sat in her father’s study, her fingers drumming on the arm of the chair. She could hear the ticking of the grandfather clock in the corner, remembering how she had always hated the sound and likened it to dreadful things. Her father sat on the other side of the desk, scribbling something down as if she wasn’t even there. “Enough, I’m here.” Petra said, tired of being ignored. Her father lifted his head slowly, his dark eyes narrowing. “Excuse me, dear?” “I said enough, papa.” Petra repeated, louder this time. “I’m here because I’m done following your orders. I’m not your soldier, I’m not your dog.” The room grew still as she said that. Her father put his pen down carefully, as though her words had been a personal insult to him. “You’ve lost your mind, dear.” He said in a calm voice. “I’ve never sent you to do anything for me.” “No, not directly.” Petra snapped, leaning forward. “For the first time in my life, I’ve found it. I’m sick of you, papa! You made
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