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chapter 51
Chapter 51 Jessica had stepped out of the agency's office and got into her car. The daylight was slowly fading. The city traffic had also eased, yet the crowd of thoughts in her head showed no sign of diminishing. . She was driving, hoping she might find some peace once she got back to Messina House.After driving for a while, a section of the street seemed strangely empty. There were few shops, and almost no people. A slight unease rose in Jessica's chest, but she told herself it was just empty because it was the end of the day. Just then, a motorcycle and a car pulled up in front of her, blocking her way.She slammed on the brakes. Her eyes widened as she saw four men walking slowly toward her. Their gait, the way they looked—it was clear they hadn't found the place by accident.Jessica locked the car doors. She lifted the phone, but before she could make a call, one of them came up to the window, punched it, and laughed."Ma'am, open the door," the man said in a rough voice.Jessi
chapter 50
Chapter 50Isabel pushed open the café door and stepped inside, her eyes red and her face showing the exhaustion of someone who hadn't slept for days.Race was already sitting, his new city police uniform still not quite fitting him properly."Isabel," Race said, standing up, "are you alright?"Isabel looked down. "If I were alright, would I have come to see you?"Race pulled up a chair and sat down. "What happened?"Isabel sighed. "It's all over, Race."Race frowned, "All of it?""Marco has left me," Isabel said in a trembling voice.Race stared in disbelief, "Marco?""Yes," Isabel wiped her eyes, "he's chosen Jessica."Race clenched his fist. "That's impossible.""I thought so too," Isabel said, wiping her eyes, "but the truth is so cruel."Race leant forward slightly in his chair. "Since when?""For a long time," Isabel said, "I just didn't want to admit it."Race's voice thickened, "He can't hurt you like this.""He just won't leave," Isabel said, "he's ruining our lives."Race gr
chapter 49
Chapter 49The moment Isabel stepped into the audition room, she felt a strange pressure in her chest. Although the glass-walled room was well-lit, the atmosphere was cold and detached. The executives seated across the long table had no warmth in their eyes, only a measuring gaze. Isabel straightened her posture, shoulders squared, trying to maintain a professional courtesy on her face.One of the executives put down her resume and looked at Isabel slowly."You look very familiar," she said.Isabel's heart skipped a beat at the words. She forced a professional smile."I've done some small jobs before," she replied, hiding her unease.Another executive looked over his glasses. "Small jobs?" he asked, his tone clearly skeptical. "Or are you the heir to the Moretti family?"The moment the name Moretti was spoken, an invisible wall seemed to rise in the room. Isabel's fingers clenched without her realizing it. She lowered her gaze, as if staring at the floor could hide the truth.The thir
chapter 48
Chapter 48This hospital was his life.It wasn't just a workplace; it was his responsibility, his decisions, his fight, all built by his own hands.It was then that the phone rang.The sound seemed to shatter the silence of the room.Marco slowly picked up the phone and looked at the screen. His eyes froze the moment he saw the name.Anthony Clark.For a moment, he didn't pick up. It felt like the weight of this call was heavier than any other. Then, he took a slow breath and answered."Hello."Anthony's voice came through the other end, clear and confident."Marco, I knew you'd answer."Marco sat up straight in his chair."There must be a good reason you're calling this early."Without any preamble, Anthony said,"I need your help."Marco's eyelids drooped slightly."I can't leave town right now."Anthony seemed to have anticipated this answer."I know."Marco kept his voice firm."This hospital is my responsibility. I don't want to leave."There was a few seconds of silence on the o
chapter 47
Chapter 47Jessica stood by the window that afternoon, pulling back the curtains to look outside. The trees in the Messina garden swayed silently, but it was not silent inside. She felt that if she didn't say it today, it would be even harder later.Marco was standing in a corner of the sitting room. He was folding his coat, as if he could not bear a single unnecessary crease. Jessica turned to him, cleared her throat."Marco, Grandma keeps talking about you," Jessica said.Marco looked up. "About me?""Yes," Jessica said slowly, "you haven't seen her in ages. It's been weeks."Marco paused for a moment. A look crossed his face, as if he were doing the sums—not of days, but of events. "It wasn't that I was avoiding her," he said. "Things… got out of hand."Jessica sensed the underlying pressure in his words. "Grandma knows that," she said. "But she wants you to go and see her. She likes you, Marco. She's just… getting tired of waiting."Marco replied in a calm voice, "I'll go, of cour
chapter 46
Chapter 46Garrick sat in a chair. He was unhurried, quietly observing Marco's movements. His eyes held a certain steadiness, the gaze of a man who had seen many dangerous situations. He knew that Marco's restlessness was not something to be taken lightly.There was no sound between them for a moment. In the silence, only the sound of Marco's feet and the occasional deep breath could be heard. The silence was slowly growing heavy.Finally, Marco stopped and looked at Garrick."I'm not here to cause trouble," he said in a low voice. There was restraint in his tone, but the underlying tension was impossible to hide. "I just want to be left in peace for as long as I'm in this town."Garrick lifted his head slowly."I've already said it," he said calmly, "as long as you're in this town, I'll protect you."Marco pressed his lips together."Everyone says they'll protect," he said. "But the people behind me don't stop at words."Garrick leaned back in his chair."You're alright for now," he
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