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CHAPTER 410
Even though she had clearly heard what Ophelia had said, Dione refused to believe any of it was true. After all, her father had never failed to save her, and he had always been there whenever she needed him.To her, convincing the Washingtons might be easy for him, and she didn’t need to be paranoid. She just had to make sure she could contact her father, and he would find a way to save her. Once that happened, the Washingtons wouldn’t be able to take anything from her—they were just seeking revenge.Dione shook her head, frustration and a flicker of fear in her eyes. “No,” she murmured, her voice trembling slightly. “This… all of this is your fault.”Persis and Ophelia exchanged a glance, waiting for her to continue.“If it weren’t for you two,” Dione said, her tone sharp and accusatory, “none of this would have happened. I wouldn’t have needed to… take the kids. None of this!”Persis looked at Dione. Judging from the little she remembered of her, Persis was certain Dione was showing
CHAPTER 409
In a sleek, high-rise office overlooking the city, Mayor Gideon Theron sat behind his polished desk, his sharp features tense with worry. Dark circles shadowed his eyes, and his usually neat hair had loosened strands falling across his forehead.His jacket lay draped over the back of his chair, sleeves rolled up, tie slightly askew, as if he’d been pacing for hours. On the desk in front of him rested a nameplate: Gideon Theron.“Clara,” he called, his voice sharp but strained. “Have you heard anything from my daughter yet? Has she contacted us?”His assistant, standing near the edge of the desk, glanced nervously at him. “Not yet, sir. She hasn’t reached out this morning either. I’ve tried the usual channels—her phone, friends, even security—but…” Her voice trailed off.The mayor’s jaw tightened. “But nothing?” His fingers drummed faster now. “Do you understand how serious this is? My daughter, Dione—is missing. If something happens to her…” He stopped himself, taking a deep breath, b
CHAPTER 408
The next morning, the house was quiet as Persis made her way down the stairs. The faint sound of her footsteps broke the silence. She reached the bottom and flicked on the lights; outside, darkness still clung to the sky, the sun not yet risen.In the kitchen, she pulled out a carton of eggs, a loaf of bread, and a few slices of avocado from the fridge. She cracked two eggs into a small pan, letting them sizzle gently and toasted two slices of bread.While the toast browned, she sliced the avocado, laying it carefully on the toast and sprinkling a pinch of salt over it. Once the eggs were done—soft, barely set—she placed them beside the avocado toast on a simple plate.She carried it to the counter and began eating slowly. As soon as she put the first bite into her mouth, a bright smile appeared on her face.‘It tastes just the way I wanted it to,’ she thought.“Ms. Damon?” Howard’s voice came from the doorway. “What are you doing at this hour?”Persis looked up from her plate, reali
CHAPTER 407
The hospital room was quiet, save for the soft beeping of monitors and the faint rustle of nurses in the hallway. Persis held Bianca gently in her arms, the little girl still alert but clearly exhausted from the ordeal.A doctor, clipboard in hand, approached with a professional yet reassuring smile.“Ms. Damon,” he began, glancing at Persis, “we’ve done a full check. There are no injuries beyond a few minor bruises and scrapes where she was tied. She’s perfectly fine.”Persis’s shoulders relaxed almost imperceptibly. She let out a slow, relieved sigh, tightening her hold on Bianca slightly.“Thank goodness,” she whispered, the tension finally leaving her voice.Bianca, sensing the relief, looked up at Persis with wide, trusting eyes. “I’m okay, Persis,” she said softly, echoing the doctor’s words, though her small hand reached up to grasp Persis’s finger.Persis nodded, a faint smile tugging at her lips. “I know, sweetie. I just… wanted to make sure.”The doctor gave another nod. “Sh
CHAPTER 406
Dione couldn’t believe what was happening. Though she had realized Bianca was from the Washington family, her ego wouldn’t allow her to accept that the men she had hired were now tying her up.“How dare you! I am your superior—your plan—everything—” Her words tumbled over themselves, cracking under the weight of her anger.Nyssa, Elara, and Thalia echoed her panic, their voices sharp and shrill. “You can’t! Don’t even think about it!”“This is insane!”“Who does she think she is?!”Bianca flinched but then paused, counting from one to ten in her head. Thomas had taught her to do this when fear threatened to take over. Her eyes swept across the faces of the women.“Alright. This is it,” Bianca said. “I’m the one in charge here. You’ve all been causing trouble, trying to intimidate me. Now it’s my turn. If I want you tied up, you will stay tied up until my family decides what to do with you.”Dione’s hands shot forward instinctively, as if to snatch Bianca, but she froze. Crossing the W
CHAPTER 405
Dione’s jaw dropped, rage burning as Bianca’s words hung in the air like a challenge. Of all the things she had thought could disrupt her plan, she hadn’t expected the little girl to be one of them.“Shut up!” Dione shrieked, pointing a trembling finger at Bianca. “You can’t give us money! You can’t even talk about tripling it!”Nyssa, Elara, and Thalia echoed her fury, yelling over one another, their voices sharp.“Silence, child!”“You don’t know what you’re saying!”“How are you even going to get the money?”Bianca’s small face remained steady, her eyes flashing with defiance.“I can,” she said simply. “My family is well-off. I can pay.”Dione’s lip curled in disbelief.“We know the Damon family is rich!” one of the kidnappers said cautiously, stepping slightly forward.Bianca tilted her head, voice calm and precise. “I’m not from the Damon family.”The room fell silent. A pause, then one of the men asked, suspicion lacing his tone, “Then… What family are you from? Isn’t your moth
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