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033 The Blockade
The footage captured the audio of a loud horn blaring from Bowman's ship, alerting the port authorities that he had arrived. It was a demonstration of power, letting them know he didn't care about governments and borders.The deep blast rolled through the living room speakers, making the crystal glasses on the side table tremble.On screen, Bowman's massive hull slid into the harbor, while port workers scattered like startled birds. Donald's fingers dug into the arms of his chair. Lydia's breath caught. She edged towards her husband, apprehensively.Juliet's heart sank. She subconsciously grabbed Jack's hand in anxiety, fingers closing tight around his, seeking his pulse the way a drowning person grabs driftwood.Jack pressed her hand reassuringly. "It'll be fine," he said softly.Inside, Juliet fought the rising panic. Not now. Not after everything. I don't want to be taken like this.Dean and David started getting fidgety. Dean shifted his weight, his shoes creaking on the floor. Da
032 Doomsday
They reached the Forbes living room soon. The double doors stood open. Inside, every eye was glued to the large screen on the far wall.The drone footage showed a massive ship cutting through the water towards the harbor, its decks bristling with equipment and artillery.The Forbes family observed tense silence—Donald in his usual patriarch's chair, Lydia perched on the edge of the sofa, Cathy beside her with legs crossed, Richard standing by the window with a glass of scotch.Dean Drummonds leaned against the mantlepiece, looking polished and vaguely bored, while David Cross sat sprawled in an armchair, one ankle resting on his knee.Donald Forbes looked up first at his granddaughter, startled. "Why did you return from the bunker, dear? What happened?"Juliet exchanged a quick glance with Jack. He gave the smallest nod. She lifted her chin. "I am not going to hide from Johnny Bowman. Not when my savior is at my side."David's head snapped around. "Savior? Juliet, have you lost your m
031 The Pending Prize
Juliet's eyes fluttered open as the drug's effects wore off. She was shocked to find herself in Jack's arms. He carried her effortlessly while walking, one arm under her knees, the other cradling her back.The world tilted gently with each step. Juliet's head throbbed. Jack's fragrance was familiar and comforting, making her feel safe, but he also smelled of something metallic, like blood.She jerked upright in his hold. "Let go of me!"Jack stopped at once and set her down on her feet. The sudden shift made her sway, but she caught herself against the corridor wall. Her voice came out hoarse. "Why are you carrying me—"The memory slammed into her like a wave. The bunker. The bitter taste of the spiked drink. Greg's hands extending towards her. The guards closing in. The drug pulling her under while she screamed inside her own head.Juliet's knees nearly buckled. "You saved me..."Jack nodded once. His face was calm, the way it always got even when he was in an extreme scenario. "I pr
030 My Mate
Jack stood in the smoke and twisted metal without so much as a flinch. Guns were pointed at his chest from every angle, the fingers tight on triggers, yet his face showed nothing.Not fear. Not anger. Just a quiet stillness that made the air in the bunker feel ominous of something horrible about to happen.Jack's gaze slid past the men, past Greg, and settled on the cot where Juliet lay. The top button of her blouse hung open. Her skin looked pale under the harsh fluorescent lights.She trembled, eyes half-closed, the drug still dragging her under. Looking at his fiancée in this condition, something in Jack's expression changed.A muscle jumped in his jaw. His shoulders settled lower, like a man who had just decided something final and extreme.One of the enforcers muttered, "Jesus, his eyes are glowing—" but the words died as Greg's voice cracked through the room like a whip."FIRE!"Bullets tore through the air. However, Jack wasn't in his position anymore. He moved faster than any
029 The Uninvited Guest
Bang! Bang! There were loud knocks on the bunker's door. Greg froze with his hand halfway towards the collapsed Juliet's body.He hadn't told a soul which bunker they'd be taking. There were six on the property, all identical from the outside and all rigged with different access codes.Only three people, including him, in the entire Forbes organization knew the combination to this one, and two of them were currently absent from the estate. Who was this uninvited guest?Greg crossed to the reinforced panel and squinted through the peephole.A man stood too close to the door, in ordinary clothes, work boots, and a dark jacket. The viewing angle cut off everything above the shoulders.Greg figured this guy must be from the maintenance crew. Or one of the gardeners who had wandered too far and gotten curious. The security chief's mouth twisted in annoyance."Get lost!" he barked into the speakerphone, his voice rough from disuse. "This bunker is being used for urgent Forbes family busines
028 The Bunker
Everyone in the sitting room stared at David Cross as if he had just suggested they set the mansion on fire for warmth.Even Grandfather Donald's face contorted, his brows knitting together in disbelief. Richard shifted uncomfortably in his chair, while Lydia and Cathy exchanged quick, uncertain glances.Juliet spoke up. "Have you lost your mind, David? Marry you right now, in the middle of this crisis? The answer was no earlier, and it will be NO always!"David held up his hands in a placating gesture. "Hear me out, Juliet. If you're legally my wife, we can oppose Johnny with the combined strength of both families.""The Cross empire has political connections. We could release a statement immediately—announce the marriage, and perhaps even float the rumor that you're already pregnant.""Johnny won't risk coming after a married woman carrying another man's child. It would make him look like a desperate fool in front of the world."Dean Drummonds cleared his throat and stepped forward,
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