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049 The Decoy
Juliet stood before the full-length mirror in her bedroom, the soft glow of the bedside lamp casting gentle shadows. She had slipped into the elegant green dress chosen for the upcoming meeting with Johnny Bowman.It was a gorgeous selection, settling against her hourglass body in a way that should have felt empowering. However, it only heightened the knot of anxiety in her stomach.Juliet's body trembled as her fingers worked at the back, struggling with the delicate chain that refused to slide into place no matter how she twisted her arms.The door swung open without warning. Jack stepped inside, his presence filling the room with the steady intensity she had grown accustomed to over the past days."Can't you knock before entering?" she snapped, the words coming out sharper than she intended. Her voice carried the edge of the tension coiled tight inside her.Jack remained silent at first, his eyes meeting hers through the reflection in the mirror. He didn't move or offer an excuse,
048 The Queen of Spades
A sheer black veil was draped across the young woman's eyes, adding an intriguing layer of mystery and seduction. Johnny's mouth watered at the sight of her, his gaze raking over her form with open hunger, already picturing how the fabric would feel under his hands."Look, Carl. There's Juliet. I can't wait to unwrap this premium package."Following closely behind her came a tall, muscular man with a steady, confident stride that showed no sign of fear despite the dozens of weapons aimed at him. It was Jack Hardy.The young woman slipped her arm through his, and together they walked forward across the deck towards where Johnny sat. The goons kept their weapons raised, tracking every movement with suspicious eyes."Boss!" Carl said, his voice edged with surprise as he glanced between the approaching pair and his leader. "Did she bring her husband with him?"Johnny's expression twisted into a grimace, his fingers drumming impatiently on the arm of the throne. "Perhaps she brought him to
047 Johnny Bowman
On the broad deck of his massive, armed ship, Johnny Bowman sat on a raised throne made from looted yacht furnishings and bolted to the steel plating. Armed figures moved along the railings and catwalks, their postures alert.The ship's heavy gun turrets remained trained on the two anchored captive cargo vessels belonging to the Forbes company. Their crews were confined to small groups on the decks under watchful guard.A collection of hard-faced enforcers surrounded Johnny Bowman, wearing a mix of tactical vests and street clothes. Some cradled rifles while others only had sidearms visible at their belts.Before Johnny was women of varying ages and ethnicities, dressed in tight, revealing clothes that left little to the imagination, some of them danced over the men. In contrast, others moved about with trays of drinks or food, their expressions bent into forced smiles.A man with a jagged scar across one cheek, Johnny's right-hand man, Gerald, stepped up beside the throne. "Boss, it
046 Trecherous Husband
Johnny Bowman's demands were simple. Juliet must come to meet him on his ship at sea. Since the Springfield Alliance was guarding the shores of Redmont City, he could not land. Therefore, frustrated, he took the Forbes ships hostage, holding the crew and valuable cargo as leverage to force the meeting he had been obsessed with for so long.In the small side room, the family members exchanged shocked glances as the reality of the hijacking sank in."We can't send my daughter to that monster's ship," Juliet's father said, his voice rising with protective fury as he pushed back his chair and stood up, pacing the room with restless energy."He's a dangerous man with a history of violence and obsession. Sending her there would be like handing her over to a wolf in sheep's clothing. We have to find another way to resolve this without putting her in harm's way.""Think of the risks she's already faced today. We can't add to that by sending her straight into his grasp on some isolated ship wh
045 The Wedding
It was the day of the Forbes wedding. Even though the Harrington family had decided to make it a small affair, a few elite guests, celebrities, and top families were present.The Forbes Public Hall had been transformed with cascading white flowers from every archway, golden chandeliers casting a heavenly glow over the marble floors, and an orchestra playing gentle melodies.Guests in tailored suits and elegant gowns mingled with champagne flutes in hand, their conversations a low hum about the union between the Forbes heiress and her unconventional groom, some wondering how such a match had come to be.While Juliet was getting ready as the bride, she was constantly on call with Jack. "Where are your parents? You said they will arrive before the wedding."Jack sighed on the other end of the line, his voice carrying a hint of tension. "Well, they said they will."Internally, he hoped they wouldn't. Jack had told Juliet that his family lived in a stone house far from regular civilization
044 The Dark Prince's Whisper
Jack smirked lazily. All he did was send a broadcast message through a high-level channel five minutes ago. The message read: 'Zendaya Seymour has offended the Dark Prince. Anyone affiliated or remotely connected with her is his enemy.'As the word spread, hell broke loose. There was no way any sane person or organization would want the Dark Prince's enemy unless they were suicidal.Zendaya didn't even have the time to process this rejection. Her messages began flooding. All of them rejecting, unfriending, disavowing, insulting, isolating, blocking, and offending her.Her phone buzzed nonstop, with notifications popping up one after another in rapid succession.A famous director she had worked with texted bluntly: "Sorry Zendaya, can't be associated with this mess anymore. Good luck out there."A luxury brand she had endorsed for years sent a formal notice: "Effective immediately, we are terminating our contract. Do not use our name or likeness in any capacity."A fellow royal cousin
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