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Raised For Ruin:
Claire adjusted her duffel bag’s strap, the zipper coming undone as she took a step out of the shady motel she had checked into a few hours ago. The first hotel had been winged, she was confident of it.While the room was empty, she noticed subtle signs of intrusion woah was a book she left open was closed, a slight trace of her pencil was moved, and some cologne was in the air that wasn’t hers. It was all mind games and it was highly effective. Over the phone, her grandfather was adamant she leave. “You can’t be a part of the this. Not live this, Claire, You’re not ready.” Still feeling the remnants of her childhood was the fear of distress. Fighting against it, she get as close as possible to the unravel the truth. In the shadows of her current room, Claire got the file she had copied from Leonard’s private drive. The file she had sent him came with a contact that read “Mr. Mallick.” She had a slight panic as her heart was racing, decided to call it. Three rings later a sh
The Blood Beneath The Name:
Marcus stormed through the marble halls of the Hades estate, his jaw clenched tight.The weight of Leonard’s words echoed in his ears with each step,“Tell your father to watch Justin Wades… and whoever he’s been meeting behind closed doors.”The double doors to Harry’s private study stood tall and silent. Without knocking, Marcus pushed them open.Harry Hades looked up from his ledger, composed as always. “Didn’t anyone teach you to knock?”“We need to talk,” Marcus said, voice sharp.Harry leaned back, folding his hands. “About what? Or shall I guess? Your late-night rendezvous with Freeman?”“I spoke to Leonard. He thinks we’re being targeted.”Harry didn’t flinch. “We’ve always been targeted. The moment the Hades name meant something, it painted a target on our backs.”Marcus stepped forward, unmoved. “He believes it’s coming from inside. That Justin’s involved.”That got a reaction.Just a flicker, a brief shift behind Harry’s eyes, like a crack in a frozen lake but it was there.
Leonard:
The morning sunlight cut through the curtainslike an interrogation lamp. Claire Wades sat in the kitchen, sipping lukewarm tea while her eyes followed the stiff silhouette of Justin across the room. He hadn’t said more thanfive words to her since the night before. His jaw was locked, expression unreadable, andhis phone is always face down now, buzzing too often for comfort “Are you going to tell me what’s going on, orDo I have to guess again?” Claire asked,voice quiet but sharp. Justin paused at the sink, pretending to rinsea mug that didn’t need rinsing. “It’s just work. You don’t need to worry about it.”“That’s not an answer.” Claire stood, arms crossed. “You’ve been acting strange eversince that meeting. You barely looked me in the eye last night.”Justin turned slowly, his eyes flicking over her, measuring. “Claire… sometimes thingsget complicated. You need to trust me.”She stepped closer. “I’ve trusted you since the day you asked me to believe in your vision. I gave up
Claire’s Visit:
Agnes sat frozen in her vanity chair, the maid’s words echoing in her ears like an eerie refrain.“I swear, Miss… I heard someone saying your name from the vents again last night.”That wasn’t the first time the maid had reported strange sounds. Once could’ve been paranoia. Twice… unsettling. But a third time?Her fingers trembled as she dismissed the girl with a nod and whispered, “Thank you. Don’t tell anyone.”When the door closed behind her, Agnes locked it and twisted the latch. Her eyes scanned the room, all the way to the ceiling.Whatever warmth the afternoon sun brought through her tall French windows, it quickly vanished under the weight of suspicion now crawling across her skin.She moved quickly.Pulling her bed away from the wall, she peered behind the headboard. Nothing. She moved to the drawers, emptying them onto the floor, one by one, fingers trailing the wood lining, tapping for hollows.Her breath caught as she paused near the vent above her bed. It had always been
Agnes’ Vow:
The corridor was dimly lit, a long stretch of polished marble that reflected the morning light peeking through ornate windows. Marcus Hades stood at the end of the hall, watching as the representative for the Australian family sipped from a crystal glass and looked through a painting on the wall. He moved with the kind of careless entitlement Marcus had seen far too often, men who thought money and foreign power gave them the right to anything. He approached silently, his shoes barely making a sound. "You spoke with my sister.” Marcus began, his voice low but firm. The man turned slowly, offering a measured smile. "We exchanged pleasantries. She’s quite charming." Marcus tilted his head, a polite mask concealing the fire behind his eyes. "Let’s make one thing clear: she’s not damaged goods. If your people think they can treat her like a problem to fix or hide, we’ll walk. This alliance ends." The man chuckled lightly, almost with pity. "It’s not your decision anymore, Mr. Hades.
The Family Dilemma:
The Hades estate was a portrait of perfection that morning. The dining room gleamed with deliberate elegance a long marble table stretched across the center, set with polished silverware, crystal glasses, and pristine white napkins folded into sharp triangles. Along the length of the table, tall vases held freshly cut orchids and pale roses, the subtle scent mingling with the aroma of baked pastries and imported coffee.The occasion was meant to be simple on the surface: a family breakfast. But the stakes were anything but. Close business allies were seated along the table. A minor politician's wife whispered to a tech CEO. A few lesser Hades cousins chattered softly, their eyes flicking toward the empty chairs at the head of the table.And then, with unhurried grace, Agnes Hades made her entrance.The room fell into a temporary hush.She wore a sleek, emerald-green gown with long sleeves and a modest slit that stopped just above the knee. Her hair was twisted into a low bun, her ch
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