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392. The Threat
Van couldn’t sleep. The soft hum of the city in the distance did nothing to ease his mind. If anything, it felt louder than usual, pressing against his temples. He sat out on the balcony, elbows resting on the railing, staring into the night sky. The stars were faint, barely visible against the city lights, but even if the heavens had been ablaze with them, he wouldn’t have noticed. His thoughts kept circling back to the same point: Bianca. Daniel. Ivy. The children.If only he had said no that day —if only he had ignored Bianca’s desperate plea to meet. He had managed to convince himself it was out of closure, out of respect for the past they had shared, but now he wondered if he had simply opened the door for chaos. If he had walked away, Daniel wouldn’t exist in their world, wouldn’t be trailing Ivy like some shadow waiting for the right moment to pounce.The sound of the sliding glass door pulled him back. He turned, expecting to see empty space, but there she was— his wife, his
391. Police Station
The time was just a few past 12PM, and the conference room was filled with the executives, and Van at the head of the table. The weekly meeting was in full swing when he noticed his phone buz on the polished mahogany table. He normally ignored calls during work hours— everyone knew his time was valuable— but something about the caller ID made his heart skip a beat. Police Station.He excused himself sharply and answered. The voice on the other end was calm, professional, but the words carried enough weight to freeze the room around him: “Is this Mr Van Everest?”“Yes?”Your wife, Mrs Ivy, is here with us.”He didn’t wait for explanations. The phone clattered against the table as he bolted out, leaving a half dozen stunned executives staring after him.The drive to the station was a blur. He ran red lights, tires screeching as he pulled into the lot. His chest felt tight until he saw her —Ivy. Safe. Alive. Sitting in a small waiting area, her hands folded in her lap. The instant she sa
390. The Encounter
The late morning sun filtered through the glass walls of the grocery store, painting long stripes of light across the polished tiles. Ivy only needed a few essentials— milk for the children, fruit for the week, and some flour for the banana bread she had promised Van she would make. It should have been a simple errand, a quiet part of her day. But the moment she stepped through the sliding doors, she saw him.Daniel.He was lingering by the produce section, pretending to study the apples with far too much intensity. When his eyes flicked toward her and lit up in recognition, Ivy’s heart sank. She adjusted the strap of her handbag higher on her shoulder and pushed her cart forward, deliberately choosing the opposite aisle.“Ivy hey,” Daniel greeted warmly, striding over like an old friend. His voice carried a false casualness, as though they had planned this meeting.“Daniel.” Ivy’s reply was curt, clipped. She didn’t stop walking.“I was hoping to see you.” His smile wavered when she
389. Bitter Sweet Dessert
The day was quiet in the mansion, the kind of stillness that settled after a long workday when the children were at school and the household slowed its pace. Ivy had just finished arranging fresh flowers on the dining table when the doorbell rang. She wasn’t expecting anyone, so she walked to the door with a trace of curiosity.Standing there, her smile bright and eager, was Bianca. Her hair was perfectly styled, her dress tailored to flatter her figure, but her hands clutched a wicker basket wrapped in soft linen.“Hello, Ivy,” she greeted warmly, almost too warmly. “I was hoping to catch Van, but since you’re here—”Ivy masked her unease with practiced grace. “Van isn’t home,” she lied, her voice even. The memory of Van’s warning the night before echoed like a whisper in her mind; If Bianca ever shows up with food, don’t eat it.Bianca’s smile deepened. “Oh, that’s a shame. Still, I wanted to bring this over.” She pulled back the cloth to reveal a golden, freshly baked pie. The butt
388. A Friendly Warning
Van had barely settled into his morning when his assistant buzzed him, her voice unusually stiff.“Sir, there’s a man insisting to see you. He says it’s urgent. His name is Daniel.”Van’s jaw tightened. He hadn’t expected to see Bianca’s date again —especially not after last night’s conversation with Bianca and the disturbing revelations about Daniel’s past. The fact that he was here now, uninvited, made Van wary. He told his assistant to send him in.The office door opened and Daniel stepped inside, dressed casually, but his posture carried a forced calm that didn’t match the flicker of excitement in his eyes. He looked almost pleased to have been granted entry into Van’s domain.“Heg Van,” Daniel said smoothly, offering a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Thank you for seeing me on such short notice.”Van didn’t offer a handshake. Instead, he gestured toward the chair opposite his desk. “You said it was urgent. What do you want?”Daniel sat down slowly, folding his hands in h
387. Second Thoughts
That night, Ivy sat curled up on the couch at the mansion, Leona in her lap while the twins played on the rug. The children’s laughter filled the room, but she couldn’t relax. Every sound from outside made her tense. When Isadora walked in, carrying a basket of fresh flowers from the garden, she noticed immediately.“Ivy?” she asked gently, setting the basket down. “You look pale. What’s wrong?”Ivy hesitated. She hadn’t told anyone yet —not even Isadora, who was practically her confidante. But the worry etched across her face made the words spill out.“There’s this man. Bianca’s… boyfriend, I guess. He’s been following me. Today I was sure of it.”Isadora’s expression darkened. She sat beside Ivy, reaching for her hand. “And Van knows?”“Yes. He confronted Bianca about it. But now it’s worse —she suggested something insane. She said I should let them use me as bait to catch him.”Isadora’s eyes flashed with anger. “Over my dead body. You’re not putting yourself in danger. Not for her
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