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Lucas’s hands clenched into fists so tight his knuckles turned white inside the cell. The small television mounted in the corner of the common area had been broadcasting the Sterling family scandal nonstop for hours, and every single update made his blood boil hotter.Lucas wanted to smash that television into a thousand pieces. He wanted to grab the smug news anchor by the throat and make him shut up. But all he could do was pace in his tiny cell, trapped behind bars while his entire world collapsed around him.His mother was arrested. The one person who had always protected him, always fought for him, always made sure he had everything he needed, was now locked up just like he was, maybe in an even worse situation than his own."How am I supposed to get out of here now?" Lucas muttered to himself, running his hands through his hair in frustration. "Mom was working with lawyers, pulling strings, making deals. She was going to get me out within days. But now she's arrested too, and e
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Celia studied Anthony's dejected expression with growing concern. She'd never seen the confident CEO of Vespera Corporation look so defeated before. His shoulders were slumped; his usual composed demeanor had been completely shattered."Mr. Williams," Celia said gently, sliding back into her seat across from him. "What exactly did you want to tell Miss Vivienne?"Anthony looked up at her, hesitation written across his face. Part of him wanted to keep his feelings private, to nurse his disappointment alone. But another part of him desperately needed to talk to someone about it."I wanted to tell her how I feel," he admitted quietly. "That I've had feelings for her for years. That watching her leave without knowing the truth was killing me inside."Celia's eyes widened with understanding. "You're in love with her.""Yes," Anthony replied plainly. "I've been in love with Vivienne Ashford since the first time I met her. But I never told her because the timing was never right. First, she w
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Anthony pulled up to the grand entrance of the Riverside Hotel, his heart pounding with nervous anticipation. He'd rehearsed what he wanted to say to Vivienne at least a dozen times during the drive, but none of his practiced words felt quite right.He took a deep breath and stepped out of his car, straightening his jacket as he walked through the elegant lobby. The hotel staff greeted him with professional smiles, but he barely acknowledged them as he headed straight for the elevators.When he reached Vivienne's floor, he found her suite and knocked firmly on the door. His palms were sweating despite the cool air conditioning in the hallway.No answer.Anthony knocked again, harder this time. "Miss Ashford? It's Anthony Williams. I need to speak with you."Still nothing.He waited a full minute before knocking one more time, but the silence from inside the suite was absolute. Either she wasn't there, or she was deliberately ignoring him.Anthony's stomach sank. Had she already left f
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Damon walked through the police station doors with purpose, his footsteps echoing against the tile floors. He'd come here with a specific goal in mind—to see Vanessa Sterling in her current state, trapped behind bars where she belonged.Detective Morrison spotted him immediately and approached with a respectful nod. "Mr. Sterling. I wasn't expecting you today.""I wanted to see her," Damon said plainly. "Is that possible?"Morrison studied his face for a moment, then nodded slowly. "I can arrange that. She's in holding right now waiting for her court appearance tomorrow. You'll have to speak through the glass.""That's fine."Morrison led him through several secured doors, each one requiring badge access and security clearance. They passed other holding cells where various criminals sat waiting for their own fates to be decided.Finally, they reached Vanessa's cell. Morrison gestured toward it. "I'll give you a few minutes. If you need anything, I'll be right outside.""Thank you, Det
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Serena paced back and forth across the living room, her phone pressed against her ear. Tessa sat on the couch watching her daughter with anticipation, waiting to hear what the person on the other end would say."Yes, that's right," Serena said into the phone, her voice low and calculated. "We need it done quickly and cleanly. No mistakes, no traces back to us."Tessa had given Serena the contact number for Brick—a man she'd known years ago who handled "difficult situations" for people willing to pay the right price."How much?" Serena asked, then paused as Brick named his fee. Her eyes widened slightly, but she nodded. "Fine. Yes, we can afford that. When can you start?"Another pause as she listened."Tonight would be perfect," Serena said, glancing at her mother with a victorious smile. "The sooner the better. We'll transfer half the payment now and the rest when it's done."Tessa stood up and moved closer, her own smile growing wider as she watched her daughter arrange everything.
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Michael stared at his phone screen, his jaw clenched tight with frustration as Serena's number went straight to voicemail for the fifth time in a row. He pressed the call button again, his fingers gripping the phone so hard his knuckles turned white."Pick up, damn it," he muttered under his breath, pacing back and forth across his bedroom.The television in the corner was still showing the Sterling scandal coverage, with Damon's face plastered across every channel. Michael had been watching the news for the past hour, his shock and anger growing with each new revelation about his girlfriend's ex-husband.Damon Sterling. The real heir to the Sterling fortune. One of the wealthiest families in the entire city.Michael felt sick to his stomach. All this time, he'd been looking down on Damon, treating him like he was nobody, calling him worthless and useless. And it turned out Damon had more money and power than Michael could ever hope to have.The call went to voicemail again. Michael c
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