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A rich man has many enemiesTara’s voice echoed in Leon’s mind as he drove The little boy was sound asleep in the back seat Leon’s mind trailed, his mother calling his name How entrapped and in pains she had been when the fire engulfed her and there was no place to run to His father was helpless too Leon listened to them call out his name for help while they burnt to death For five years, he had his revenge planned out One thing he didn’t see coming was having an uncleNeither did he know anything about the council A rich man has many enemies, Tara words echoed in his mind again His father had many enemies, many that he didn’t even know about Suddenly, Leon’s phone began to vibrate He looked at it, thinking it was Tara calling again but it wasn’t “Boss. I have visuals on the judge” Jake spoke as he picked the call “Any problem?” Leon asked “None-yet. He seems paranoid. He is driving outside town”“Outside town? Tail him” Leon instructed, no questions asked Whatever had
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A hot cold slapped Tara awakeShe didn’t know when she drifted off The Concrete below her feet was DampThe smell of rust and old oil.Her wrists burned from the thick tight rope It was certainly a Professional kidnap And Kendra had her dirty fingers begind it Tara flexed her fingers once. Twice.Not panic, just assessmentAnother slap on her face made the blindfold to ripped off Light stabbed her eyesThen her eyes caught the built man standing before her The warehouse, big with High ceilings swallowing sound. One swinging bulb. Chains hanging like skeleton ribs. A puddle dripping somewhere in the dark.“That’s is how I wake up my captives” the man growled “No sleeping beauty over here” Tara spat on the floor, looking him dead in the eyes “Ouuu, she is fierce” the man replied, swinging his hand to slap her again “Stop” a voice sounded Then the approaching footsteps echoed Measures and unhurried steps The sound of heels clicked too Kendra stepped into the lightPerfect
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Leon walked briskly into Senator Alex’s office. The air smelled faintly of polished wood and expensive cologne.He didn’t waste time on pleasantries.“I need you to send the divorce papers to Tara Vorene,” he said, voice sharp, eyes scanning the room.Alex blinked, uneasy. “Are you sure about this? She-““She knows nothing. Make it clean, no drama,” Leon interrupted, hand pressing a folder onto the desk.Alex hesitated, then reached for his tablet to finalize the documents.That’s when Leon’s eyes caught it, a framed photo on Alex’s side table.A charity gala. Crowds. Smiles. And… a woman.Her face was familiar.His breath hitched.A birthmark. On her collarbone. The same one.Leon’s mind reeled. The fire. Smoke choking his lungs. The heat. The scream of flames.Her hand pulling him from the inferno.It was her.Tara. The girl who had saved him.Years of pain, fear, and rage collided with the shock of recognition.He dropped the folder. Papers scattered.Alex noticed the change “Leon?
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Tara stepped out of the police station feeling tired The late evening breeze pushed her hair from her face Her mind was still buzzing from hours of questioning from the detectives Now she was out camera flash lights hit her immediatelyReporters rushed forward, microphones stretching like weapons “Miss Tara! What do you have to say about your company being used for drug trafficking?”Tara said nothing She headed for her carThe last thing she wanted was to say anything that the press could misinterpret “Kendra, your friend and publicist resigned-do you have need publicist who can help put your story out there?”The mention of the name Kendra made Tara eyes burned This was the time Kendra was supposed to helpHelp with her wide followers and audience Instead this was the time she was against her Making posts about seeking justice for the society Tara never got to know why Kendra had tried to kill her Omnipower was no longer protecting her She is a suspect of a trafficki
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The news of John Avery was out to the pressFlashing lights flickered Raised microphonesPolice tapeThe front of the police station looked like a red carpetOnly instead of celebrities, were journalist and reporters with cameras Finding answers to the sudden news Reporters clustered around the barricades, yelling questions over each other“Is it true the receptionist died while in custody?”“Were drugs transported through Vorene Corporation trucks?”“Is Tara Vorene under criminal investigation?”Among them stood Kendra Marris Perfect hair, Perfect postureShe held her microphone steadyHer expression composed, with concern on her face but not dramaticShe was the people’s favourite journalistIt was her job to help report what happened in the city even if this time she was the one behind it Kendra smiled calmly The camera loved her calmHer voice lowered as the broadcast went live“We are standing outside the central precinct where shocking developments have emerged. John Avery
43. Valen Mercer
Judge Stanley breath fogged the car window as he parked outside a remote estate Far away from the city, from people, from law.The metal gate stood tall and rustedBut the security cameras watching his every move were brand new.He swallowed hardHe hadn’t been here in five years.After a long pause, he rolled down the window and spoke into the old stone intercom“It’s Stanley Craig” his voice shaky There was no response, silence The gate rolled open Stanley drove in slowly, every instinct screaming to turn back but this was the best thing to doArmed men lined the walkwayNot policeNot militarySomething in between, trained men who knew how to use a gun and do other jobsHe stepped out of the carHis legs felt weak One of the guards patted his body from shoulder to toeSearching him before jerking his head toward the entrance“He’s waiting”Inside, the air smelled of cedarA man sat near a fireplace, cigar smoke rising lazily around himThe man name is Valen Mercer Old money,
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