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Chapter 84: The Poison Spreads
Brianna's POVI pull into my driveway just after leaving Kelvin’s place, still reeling from the way he snapped at me. I tell myself not to take it personally. He's under pressure, the media won’t stop following him, and everything about us is suddenly trending. But it still hurts. I just wanted to talk about our future, not fight.As I’m unlocking my front door, I hear a voice behind me.“Rough night?”I turn sharply. Zac.Of all people, why him?“I don’t have time for your games,” I say, stepping back. But he raises his hands as if in peace.“I’m not here to fight. I just thought you’d want to know the truth.”My jaw tightens. “What truth?”He leans casually against the wall. “I just came from Lydia’s house. She and I had an interesting conversation.”I try not to react, but my pulse quickens.“She made a deal with me,” he continues. “She wants you out of the picture. No marriage, no spotlight. She thinks you’re a threat to Kelvin’s empire.”I stare at him, unblinking. I want to say
Chapter 83: Breaking Point
Kelvin's POV The night is quiet too quiet.I sit alone in my study, the warm glow of my desk lamp casting long shadows on the wall. I try to focus on the stack of reports in front of me, but the words blur together. My thoughts keep drifting to Brianna. To Lydia. To everything spiraling out of control since I revealed my identity.I lean back in my chair, staring at the ceiling.How did it all get so complicated?The knock on the door pulls me out of my haze. I expect it to be one of the new bodyguards, maybe checking in but when I open the door, it’s Brianna.She walks in like she belongs here. Her heels click softly against the marble, her perfume trailing behind her like a memory. She smiles gently, holding a bottle of wine.“I figured we could have a proper evening. Just us.”I nod, stepping aside. “You didn’t have to.”“I wanted to,” she replies, brushing past me. “It’s been tense lately. I miss... this. Us.”We sit down on the couch, glasses in hand, and for a while, it’s peace
Chapter 82:The Poisoned Offer
The door slams behind Brianna, and for a second, I just stand there, letting the silence wrap around me like a noose. My heart is still pounding from the argument, but the image of her eyes glistening, voice cracking, shoulders trembling won’t leave me alone.Damn it.I rub my hand down my face, exhaling hard, and then I move. Fast. I don’t even grab my coat. I just throw the door open and chase after her.She’s already halfway to her car, wiping tears off her cheeks with the back of her hand. Her shoulders are hunched like she’s trying to fold herself into nothing.“Brianna!” I call.She pauses, just barely.I jog the rest of the way and catch her by the arm, gently. “Wait.”She turns to me, eyes red. “What now, Kelvin? Want to yell at me again? Tell me how my feelings are a burden to you?”I wince. “No. I was out of line. I’m sorry.”She looks away, lips pressed tight, silent.“I didn’t mean to lash out like that,” I say softly. “I’m... under pressure. But that’s not your fault. You
Chapter 81: The Weight of the Crown
Kelvin's POV I thought revealing my identity would end the war.Turns out, it only changed the battlefield.Now the enemy isn’t just Zac, or Justin, or their underground schemes. It’s the blinding flashes, the microphones shoved in my face, the endless headlines twisting every move I make. The moment my face hit the screen, the media pounced like vultures sensing fresh meat.“Kelvin Flynn spotted buying coffee alone, where's Brianna?”“Is Eclipse Group’s CEO hiding another secret heir?”“Kelvin Flynn’ morning jog fuels marriage rumors.”The absurdity is laughable until it’s not.They’re everywhere. Outside my estate. Following my car. Posing as delivery drivers, janitors, even fake fans just to get a closer look. Every step I take is watched, recorded, dissected. I can’t breathe without someone wanting a quote or a photo.“Sir, we need to move now,” one of the new bodyguards says as I step out of the office.I glance at him tall, scar-faced, alert. He’s one of the A4 elites Lydia hir
Chapter 80: The Unveiling
Kelvin's POV My identity alone used to be a weapon sharp enough to command rooms and silent enough to cut through the noise of doubt. But now, I realize something deeper: my identity is also a target.I’ve always believed that power lies in mystery. The less people know, the more they fear, the more they respect. For months, I’ve played my role behind the scenes as an invisible puppeteer shaping Eclipse Group’s destiny. But today, I learned the cost of that invisibility.When I walk into the boardroom this morning, the tension hangs like smoke. Whispers stop mid-air. Phones fall silent. Olivia is by my side, jaw clenched, eyes sharp. Eddy flanks the other side, his stance ready for war.There’s no more room for secrecy.“I am Kelvin Flynn,” I say, voice steady. “I am the Chairman and CEO of Eclipse Group.”Silence. For three seconds, maybe four. Then the room erupts not in outrage, but in realization. Some nod. A few gasp. One older shareholder, Mr. Kwan, lets out a low, satisfied ch
Chapter 79: The Houdini Act
Lydia’s POVZac’s back disappears into his black SUV, tires screeching as he flees the warehouse. *Not this time, you bastard.* I press my earpiece. “Olivia, track him. Now.” A pause, then Olivia’s crisp reply: “Got him. Moving northeast toward the waterfront.” Good. I kneel beside Eddy, my fingers pressing against his pulse point. His breathing is ragged, his face a mess of blood and bruises. Brianna grips my arm, her nails digging in. “Is he…” “Alive,” I snap. “But we need to move.” The distant wail of sirens grows louder. Right on schedule. Kelvin's POV As soon as Zac storms out of the basement, slamming the heavy door behind him, the silence that follows is deafening. Blood drips from my mouth. My muscles ache with every breath. My wrists burn from the tight rope binding them to the chair. But despite the pain, my mind clings to one thought, Lydia.She knows.She has to.I lean my head back against the cold wall, forcing myself to stay conscious, hoping she’s doi
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