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CHAPTER TWELVEDeclan stood perfectly still at the desk, his expression unchanged.The receptionist’s cruel smile widened as she watched him process her words.“I’m sorry,” she said again, her tone dripping with false sympathy. “But this establishment caters to a certain… caliber of client. I’m sure you understand.”The wealthy customer beside her chuckled, adjusting his expensive watch.“Happens all the time,” he said to the receptionist, loud enough for Declan to hear. “People see the fancy storefront and think they can just walk in.”The receptionist laughed—a bright, tinkling sound that felt like broken glass.“Exactly. Last week, someone came in wearing sneakers. Sneakers! Can you imagine?”She finally looked directly at Declan, her eyes scanning him from head to toe with undisguised contempt.“No offense, but Ralph Fashion House has a reputation to maintain. We can’t have just… anyone… browsing our collection.”Declan’s voice remained calm.“I’d like to speak with a manager.”Th
Chapter 11
CHAPTER ELEVENDeclan walked toward the lobby, every step echoing louder than it should.Behind him, Zion gripped his sleeve.“Declan… maybe we should leave through the back.”Asher whispered, “A royal envoy doesn’t sound like good news.”Ashton added quietly, “What if they’re here to arrest you?”Declan said nothing. His jaw was set, his expression unreadable.Duke Ambrose followed at a distance, his earlier confidence replaced with visible unease.The hallway opened into the main restaurant floor.The scene that greeted them was chaos frozen in place.Every table had gone silent. Forks hovered mid-air. Conversations died mid-sentence. Even the piano had stopped playing.Standing in the center of the lobby were six men in black tactical suits. Their faces were stone. Their hands rested near concealed weapons. They stood in formation—three on each side—creating a path down the middle.At the end of that path stood a woman.She was tall, composed, dressed in a sharp charcoal suit that
Chapter 10
CHAPTER TENThe police officer’s punch came fast ,too fast for most people but Declan had survived worse than fists. He stepped aside sharply.The officer’s momentum carried him forward, and he slipped on the polished marble floor.He fell flat, arms flailing, hat spinning across the tiles.The restaurant erupted.A woman gasped. A man choked on his drink. Someone in the corner snorted loudly before covering their mouth.Asher whispered, “He fell like a dropped yam.”Ashton murmured, “That’s what happens when you try to touch the wrong man.”The officer scrambled up, face red with embarrassment and anger. He pointed at Declan, shaking.“You!Give me that card. Let me see it.”The guard who had confiscated the black card earlier handed it over reluctantly.The officer grabbed it.Then froze.He stared at the black card. Turned it over. Ran his thumb across the edge. Checked the matte surface. Tilted it under the chandelier light to see the subtle emblem.His face went pale.His fingers
Chapter 9
Chapter 9The lobby felt like it was holding its breath.Stefan was still shouting, red in the face, spitting words like poison.The valet couldn’t even look at him anymore. His eyes kept going back to the black card in the guard’s hand. The security guard held it carefully now, with both hands, like it was something sacred.He turned to Declan.“S–sir,” he said slowly, voice much softer now, “I’m… I’m sorry. We made a mistake.”The valet swallowed hard and stepped forward too.“I deeply apologize for my behavior earlier,” he said quickly. “I should never have spoken to you that way. I–I hope you can forgive my rudeness.”People watched in stunned silence as the same man who had told Declan to come back for leftovers was almost bowing to him.Stefan stared like he couldn’t believe it.“What are you doing?” he demanded. “Why are you apologizing to him?”The valet didn’t answer him. He turned his body slightly, facing Declan instead.“If you will allow it, sir,” the valet said carefully
Chapter 8
Chapter 8 Declan stepped out of the taxi first, the twins following behind, still staring at the gold framed entrance like it was a portal into another world. “It’s okay,” Declan said quietly. “We can eat here.” Asher blinked. “Ehh?” Ashton whispered, “Bro… do you know how expensive this place is?” Declan swallowed. “I’ve never really eaten anything nice before. I want to try it… with my friends.” The twins exchanged a look and nodded slowly. They weren’t about to crush him not after the week he’d had. A valet in a black tuxedo walked toward them. His eyes scanned their cheap clothes, dusty shoes, and simple backpacks. His nose wrinkled like he smelled something rotten. “Good afternoon,” he said stiffly. “Do you have a reservation?” Declan shook his head. “No. But it looks like there’s space inside. We just want to eat.” The valet blinked, then let out a low, mocking laugh. “You want to eat here?” he repeated loudly, drawing attention. “Sir… if you want leftovers, you s
Chapter 7
Chapter 7 Stefan’s grip tightened around Declan’s sleeve like a metal vice, loud enough for everyone waiting outside the exam hall to hear him. “Why should an ex-convict be allowed to take medical exams?” he shouted. “That’s unethical!” A few students froze mid way. Heads turned. Some pretended not to care, but their phones came up anyway recording. Always recording. Declan pulled his arm free, jaw tight. “I’m here to write. Let me in.” Stefan laughed loudly, clapping twice like he had heard a joke. “You think this place is for stray dogs like you?” The crowd snickered. Someone whispered, “Isn’t that the guy who barked at Stefan last week…?” Declan clenched his teeth. His chest felt tight, but he kept his voice calm. Before he could speak again, Asher and Ashton pushed through bodies and stood beside him. “He hasn’t been convicted,” Asher snapped. “He was bailed. Back off.” Stefan’s lips stretched into a mocking smile. “Awww… look. The dog brought backup.” Ashton steppe
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