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432. As Cold As Love
The following evening, as Alex returned to his hotel in Hannington, he received shocking news from Damon Winchester.“Lucy…she…”“What happened to her?” Alex furrowed his brow as the cold air turned sweltering hot. “Please tell me what’s wrong.”“Lucy…has been missing since last night. She left a note for you…and signed divorce papers,” Damon Winchester’s broken voice echoed from the other end. “What happened between you two? What is all this, Alex?”Alex heaved a defeated sigh and hung his head low.The phone shook in his grasp as he tried to gather the strength to reveal the truth.When he finally spoke, his voice was cold and tired.“We could never have been happy together. Lucy deserves someone better. Someone who’d be able to keep her safe,” he replied. “Send the papers over to me. I’ll finalize the divorce and set her free.”“What? How could you?” Damon thundered. “Have you completely lost your mind? My daughter loved you!”“I loved her too, but I was impulsive in marrying her.
431. The Lesser Evil
Alex’s words kept ringing in Dr. Lucy’s ears as her whole world came crumbling down around her.A life without the man she had always loved was hardly worth living.With tears streaming down her face, she slumped to the floor, her heart shattered into a million pieces."How…could you do this…to me, Alex?” she cried, gasping for air as her heart pounded like a caged bird. “A life without you…isn’t worth living.”She grabbed her phone with trembling fingers and typed one last message.Her screen blurred as the tears kept coming like a flood.I am sorry for all the trouble.I promise you will never see me again.Goodbye, Alex…***Meanwhile, Alex drove to Mayor Wilkins’ residence in Hannington.The old mayor was still getting dressed when Alex showed up at his door.No guests, no matter how important, were welcome at such an early hour, but seeing that it was Alex outside, the mayor made an exception.“Mr. Verlaine, what a pleasant surprise. Congratulations on your wedding. I am sorry, I
430. Unhappily Married
That same night, after returning to Ivera, Alex took a private chopper straight to Nexus City.His first stop was the Nexus Police Department HQ.The Chief of Police was surprised to see Alex show up without notice and immediately stood up attentively.“Mr. Verlaine, I did not know you were coming. Is there a problem?”“I need access to all the traffic cam footage from the toll plazas leading in and out of Nexus City. Two months should be enough.”The confused police chief wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked, “Are you looking for someone? Do you want me to organize a manhunt?”“No, that won’t be necessary. Just the traffic footage will do. I’d also like to review a few case files…discreetly, of course.”“Sure thing, Mr. Verlaine. I’ll arrange everything for you. Just give me till tomorrow.”Alex left without any further clarification.Next, he visited Red Shroom’s old office, which had now been incorporated into Alex’s very own crypto trading firm named Neon Dreams.Alex barge
429. Morally Gray
The thought of leaving Dr. Lucy had never crossed Alex’s mind, even for a fleeting second. She was the woman who had stuck by his side through thick and thin and worked tirelessly to restore his powers.A life without the woman Alex loved so dearly was hardly worth living.But refusing Ellen would bring its own repercussions.Santiago had his men posted all across Valestra, and they had their eyes on not just Dr. Lucy, but Jakob and Elizabeth as well.Alex knew that if he acted on impulse, it would endanger the lives of all those around him.“You don’t need to think so hard,” Santiago remarked, observing Alex’s anxious expression. “By marrying Elen, you will become a part of the most powerful family in the state of Ivera. My boys have their fingers on the pulse of every city in Alexandria. And they will be happy to take care of all your troubles.”Alex raised a disdainful eyebrow and scoffed at him.“Forgive me, but I don’t find the idea of joining a crazed cult very appealing. I am a
428. All Is Fair…
Alex’s eyes sharpened, focusing on the tall figure of the suited man staring at him from above.His words had already made it very clear that he wasn’t even trying to deny his connection to the events that followed Alex’s wedding.“I never knew I was so famous around here. So, who is this woman who’s got you wrapped around her finger? How much is she paying you?” Alex asked, sneering at the All Father.Santiago placed his hands on the wooden bannisters and replied, “She is not paying me anything. Not everything is about money. I am doing this to help her meet the man of her dreams. And so far, it seems it has worked.”“Man of her dreams, huh?” Alex scoffed, disgusted by the whole affair. “I am already married to someone else.”“All marriages don’t last forever. You of all people should know that,” Santiago mocked, grinning under his hat. “You should really meet her before you decide what’s best for you.”A slender young woman dressed in a smooth satin gown, clutching an expensive diam
427. Surrender and Submission
Xavier instructed Alex to meet him at midnight outside the abandoned warehouses overlooking Fairton trainyard.Alex agreed, but just as he was about to leave, Xavier called out to him.“The Children of Eve are not like you and me, Mr. Verlaine. They are mindless cultists who only live to serve the All Father. If you try to pull any tricks on them, it’s going to be your last.”“Thank you for the warning. But it is wasted on me,” Alex replied with cold indifference.“If you want me to take you to the All Father, then you'd better listen to me!” Xavier snapped angrily. “I can only arrange a meeting if you follow my instructions.”“Just do what you’re asked and leave the rest to me.”“Disrespect the All Father, and they won’t hesitate to pull the trigger. Those men aren’t afraid of death. They have nothing left to lose except their loyalty to the All Father!” Xavier shouted after Alex as he walked out without another word.***Late at night, Alex arrived at the abandoned warehouse overloo
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