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The Final Decision
The front door swung wide before Dominic could even reach for the handle. Luna stood in the threshold, her beautiful face pale with profound anxiety. As soon as Dominic stepped inside, she threw herself into his arms, clinging to him as if terrified he might vanish again."Honey, are you okay? I saw those horrific messages... I was so scared something happened to you," Luna whispered, her voice trembling against Dominic's chest.Dominic returned the embrace, kissing the top of her head repeatedly to offer a sense of security. "I'm fine, Luna. It's over. There's nothing left to fear."Luna slowly pulled back, her swollen eyes drifting toward the figure standing behind her husband—a young man with his head bowed low, wearing a tattered hoodie, his face a map of bruises."Him?" Luna asked hesitantly."This is Dylan," Dominic answered, placing a hand on his brother's shoulder. "From tonight on, he's under my protection. He won't be going back to that house ever again."Dylan summoned the
Catch Them All
It all started when Dylan's primary laptop was confiscated by Caleb. Caleb thought he had neutralized his younger brother, but he had no idea that beneath Dylan's desk lay a razor-thin secret drawer. In it, Dylan kept a modified tablet and a backup hacking rig that was far more sophisticated.Every time Caleb was preoccupied with his ambitions or meeting with Ava, Dylan moved in the shadows as "The Anonymous." He was actually the one actively weaving a protective strategy for Dominic. When Dylan met Dominic at the coffee shop the other day, he had intentionally applied extra makeup to his bruises to make them look more severe and dramatic—a calculated move to ensure Dominic stayed alert to the looming danger.Dylan had also intentionally brought up the visit from their mother even though Monica hadn't specifically asked. It was bait to make Dominic feel that something was off. Through his secret device, Dylan had intercepted Caleb's conversations and knew his brother had illegally ord
Ha-Ha, You Didn't See That Coming, Did You?
The night crept toward its peak, weaving an increasingly suffocating atmosphere within the massive house. The silence wasn't peace; it was the breath before the storm hits. Dylan walked slowly through the hallway, dragging his feet—which still throbbed with pain—toward his mother's room.Inside, Monica sat on the edge of the bed, her face a mix of anxiety and raw ambition. She turned sharply as the door opened."Did you guys do it?" Monica whispered, her eyes gleaming with the demand for a definitive answer.Dylan simply stared at his mother with a flat, unreadable expression. "I don't know, Mom. Caleb wants to handle everything himself. I just did what he asked with the accounts."Before Monica could respond, the door swung wide. Caleb stormed in, his face savage, fueled by the adrenaline of a mad plan nearing the finish line."How is it, Caleb? Is everything going smoothly?" Monica stood up, rushing to her eldest son.Caleb smirked with satisfaction. "Everything is according to plan
The Performance
After closing the door to the room where Dominic was being held, Caleb walked down the hallway with a slight limp. His eyes scanned the shadows for his youngest brother. Rage and greed churned in his chest, creating a volatile explosion of energy."Dylan! Where are you?!" Caleb roared, his voice echoing through the silent house.Dylan emerged from the bathroom at the end of the hall. His face was deathly pale, and he walked hunched over, clutching his stomach from Caleb's previous assault."Where the hell have you been?" Caleb snapped, his eyes narrowing with suspicion."The bathroom," Dylan answered in a raspy, weak voice. He looked at Caleb with a gaze that was cold yet resigned. "What? Did you think it wouldn't hurt getting beaten like that? I need a moment just to breathe without feeling like I'm going to pass out."Caleb snorted, indifferent to his brother's pain. He reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a high-end smartphone—Dominic's personal phone. He tossed it careles
Following the Plan
Dominic stood frozen behind his massive teak desk, his breath hitching. The phone in his hand felt like it was burning. Before he could even process Dylan's hysterical screams over the call, a notification from the same anonymous number popped up on his screen.'If you want to survive, just follow the plan. Do what they want, and more people will make it out alive. Don't fight back.'The message felt like a mocking riddle. Dominic's mind raced, weighing the logic of security against the life of his younger brother, which was currently hanging by a thread. On one hand, the anonymous messages had warned him about a betrayal.The office door swung open abruptly. Clarissa walked in, carrying a folder containing the weekly audit reports that needed his signature. She immediately noticed her boss's unnatural pallor."Sir? You look incredibly pale. Here's the report—""Postpone everything, Clarissa. I have to leave right now!" Dominic cut her off, snatching his blazer from the back of his ch
Suspicious
Two days later, an opportunity arose. Dominic Haughland invited Dylan to meet at a quiet coffee shop near the Pacific Maritime headquarters. Dominic chose the spot specifically for its privacy, far from the city noise—perfect for a personal conversation.As Dylan stepped into the café, Dominic, who was already waiting, immediately spotted the bruises Dylan was trying to hide beneath his high-necked hoodie. Despite Dylan's attempt to act natural, the purple discoloration along his jawline told a different story under the bright café lights. Dominic stood up, his face hardening instantly. A suppressed rage began to simmer in his chest."Who did this to you?" Dominic asked point-blank before Dylan could even settle into his chair.Dylan forced a thin smile. "Just a small accident, Dom. I fell while trying to fix the antenna on the roof. Mom already patched me up, so you don't need to worry," he replied.Dominic narrowed his eyes, not buying the cliché excuse for a second. He knew the nat
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