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CHAPTER 290
Inside, the atmosphere was luxurious and hushed. Low lighting, soft jazz, and murmured conversations surrounded them. The scent of truffle and wine lingered in the air as the maître d’ approached.“Reservation under the Washingtons. Private room 290,” Xander said calmly.“Of course, sir. Please follow me.”They were led through a narrow hallway, past curtained booths and secluded corners, until they reached a matte black door with 290 etched discreetly in gold.The maître d’ bowed slightly and departed.Xander and Marcus exchanged a look. Pausing, Xander began fixing his cufflinks, his face unreadable. Though petrified inside, he knew better than to let it show.Marcus lowered his voice. “Last chance to fake a stomach ache. Fixing your cufflinks won’t change a thing.”“Shut up.”“We could still walk out and let Kalista handle the mess herself.”Xander ignored him and knocked twice.Before he could suppress the expression on his face, the door opened almost immediately.Startled by the
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As soon as the line connected, Aris barked, “Is there a way for you to check if a member of the Washington family made a reservation anywhere?”There was a pause before the man replied, “Of course, sir. Do you want it for today or for the next few days?”“Today. And the Damons too. Every single name connected to both families. Restaurants, hotels, private clubs—I want it all. Right now.”“Yes, sir. I’ll send the team on it immediately.”Aris ended the call and tossed the phone onto the couch, grinding his teeth. He stalked back to his desk, slamming his palms onto its surface.He had thought Tedmond would be attracted to his daughter and that they would form a connection. But that hadn’t happened. Worse, Tedmond wasn't as meek as Aris had expected.Since Tedmond had only recently returned to the family, Aris had assumed he’d be timid, clueless about how elite society worked, and easy to manipulate.But no.That boy had slipped through every trap without falling into a single one. Even
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Kallista peeked out from behind the door, glancing down the hallway. When she saw it was empty, she finally stepped away from her hiding spot and began walking quietly along the corridor.She stopped at the end of the hallway, where a door to the right was located. Gripping the doorknob, she pushed it open slightly and peeked inside. Seeing no one there, she slipped in."I have to be fast before Xander returns," she murmured to herself.The room she had entered was Xander’s study. He had left the house earlier, so she knew she had time to do what she needed.Getting the company’s new product blueprints would be enough to secure a little money for her fiancé, once he manufactured and sold the product before the company launched it.She had barely taken a step toward the table when the door suddenly burst open. Flinching, she spun around to see who it was.Marcus stood there, half-dressed, yawning, with a tired expression on his face as he glanced at her."What are you doing?" he asked,
CHAPTER 287
“Everything about the Marinos is here?” Tedmond asked.Howard grinned. “All of it. Want me to walk you through it?”Tedmond gave a small nod. It was better to have Howard summarize it so he could read through the details later himself.Howard flipped open the first file. “The Marino family looks perfect on the surface—wealthy, well-connected, spotless reputation. But the reality? A mess.”Rick leaned back with his arms folded. Persis watched Howard closely, eager to hear what he had to say. The Washingtons were more connected, and she was sure they could dig up more dirt on Kalista than her assistant ever could.“Sam Marino—the father—disappeared years ago after his wife’s death. He left everything to his eldest son, Xander. Xander has been running the family business since he was eighteen, while also raising his younger siblings. Kalista was just a baby back then.”Tedmond’s eyes narrowed slightly. “That explains why he’s so protective of her.”“Exactly. Now, onto the fun part.” Howa
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Xander paced back and forth in the living room. He had sent a message to the Washingtons, but there was still no response—and that made him uneasy.It was his sister who had caused the mess. If it wasn’t for the fact that he was now involved, he would’ve let her deal with it herself.He ran a hand through his hair in frustration. “Why did she have to be so reckless?” he muttered. “Dragging the whole family into this... I told her to stay out of their way.”Just then, the sound of approaching footsteps made him turn around. His assistant, Lina, entered the room with a tablet in her hand.“Still no word from the Washingtons?” he asked before she could speak.Lina shook her head. “No, sir. And we haven’t been contacted by their legal team yet. That likely means they haven’t seen the message you sent.”Xander sighed. He doubted they hadn’t seen the message—it had been days. More likely, they were letting him stew in uncertainty.“Don’t worry, Mr. Marinos,” Lina said, her gaze steady. “As
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Oscar's eyes widened—her offer was tempting. He wouldn’t have to go all the way back to his apartment, which was far from where they were.However, he wasn’t going to go with them. Tedmond hadn’t told him anything about the changes that had happened, and Oscar didn’t want to see them until Tedmond was ready to show him.So, after a moment, he shook his head. “No need. I’ve got somewhere to be early tomorrow.”Tedmond looked at him. He could already guess what Oscar was thinking, but he didn’t want to argue. “Then give me your contact information. We could meet over coffee sometime—we might even need a tour guide.”That made Oscar smile. “Alright.”A few minutes later, Tedmond leaned back in his seat, gently adjusting Bianca’s head on his lap so she wouldn’t stir. Her soft breaths tickled his skin, reminding him that not everyone in his life was tangled in blood and betrayal.He glanced down at the newly saved contact on his phone.Oscar.The name alone brought back too many memories—b
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