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"Thank you," Elijah replied, offering a small nod before putting his phone down and straightening up. The aroma of the meal hit him, and for a moment, he let out a soft sigh. Maybe a good meal would help clear his thoughts, at least for the time being.He reached for his cutlery, ready to dig in.Meanwhile, Sierra arrived home, her face completely clouded with sadness. As she stepped inside, her mother noticed immediately. "Sierra, what's wrong?" her mom asked with concern, stepping closer to her.Sierra shook her head. "Nothing, Mom," she muttered, her voice faint and distant as she began to walk past her.Her dad came into the hallway, frowning. "Sierra, talk to us. What happened? Did something go wrong at your dinner?”Sierra stopped briefly, her emotions threatening to spill over, but instead of answering, she shook her head again. "Please, just don’t worry me right now," she said, her tone sharper than she intended."Sierra!" her mom called out, alarmed by her daughter's unusual
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Sierra sniffled and looked up at her mom. “So… what should I do?” she asked, her voice small.Her mom gave her a reassuring smile. “It’s fine, sweetheart. Just give him a few days to cool down. Then you can talk to him.”Sierra nodded slowly, wiping the corner of her eyes. “Alright… I’ll do that.”Her mom leaned in, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead. “Get some rest, okay?”Sierra nodded again, watching as her mom gave her one last comforting look before turning and leaving the room.Meanwhile, Chris drove into his compound, his grip on the steering wheel tight with frustration. As soon as his men saw his car pull in, they cheered, assuming he had brought Sierra just as planned.One of them, a burly man with a scar across his cheek, grinned wickedly. “Brother Chris! You did it, right? Where is she?”Another one clapped his hands together excitedly. “Damn, I’ve been waiting all night for this!”Chris, however, stepped out of the car with a murderous glare, slamming the door shut. Th
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Celestine and her bodyguard were both momentarily stunned. The bodyguard clenched his fists, feeling humiliated but unwilling to act without her order. Celestine, on the other hand, narrowed her eyes slightly, surprised at Elijah’s composure and confidence.She had encountered plenty of powerful men in her life, but there was something about the way he carried himself—completely unbothered, as if he had nothing to prove—that made her pause.Her bodyguard finally spoke, his voice tense. "Madam, this—”"Enough," Celestine cut him off, still studying Elijah. She had intended to scold her bodyguard further, but now, her curiosity was piqued. "You…" she tilted her head slightly. "You don’t even flinch, do you?"Elijah smirked. "Should I?" His voice was smooth, almost teasing, but his gaze remained cold.Celestine and her bodyguard exchanged glances. For the first time in a while, she found herself at a loss for words.Celestine folded her arms, her lips pressing together slightly. “What ar
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After collecting Elijah’s contact, the bodyguard gave him one last hard stare before turning to follow Celestine. Elijah watched as they walked to the sleek Range Rover Velar.He couldn’t deny it—the car was a beauty.“I might buy one of these,” he murmured with a faint smile before shaking his head slightly.With that, he turned and headed toward his own car. Sliding into the driver’s seat, he started the engine, letting the low hum of the vehicle fill the silence. He cast one last glance at Celestine’s SUV as it pulled away, then shifted gears and drove off into the night.The next morning, Sierra slowly woke up, stretching her arms as she sat up in bed. Blinking a few times, she let out a soft yawn before clasping her hands together for a short morning prayer.Afterward, she reached for her phone on the nightstand and unlocked it.Bang!Her eyes widened in shock as she saw the notification flashing on her screen."Incoming Deposit: $330,000"Her heart skipped a beat. Her money had
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Isla was in the middle of reviewing some documents when her phone rang. She barely glanced at the caller ID before answering."Hello?" she said, her tone clipped and professional."Good morning, ma'am. I'm calling on behalf of Miss Celestine Valencia. She wishes to have a talk with you."Isla frowned slightly, leaning back in her chair. "We spoke days ago. What talk again? I'm super busy," she said impatiently, flipping through a file."Please, ma'am," the woman on the line pleaded. "She said it's very important."Isla sighed and glanced at the time on her watch. After a brief pause, she said, "Tell her she has a few minutes to get here and only a few minutes to speak with me."Without waiting for a response, she ended the call and tossed her phone onto the desk, already irritated by the unexpected interruption.As soon as Celestine received the message, she wasted no time. She quickly took a refreshing bath and dressed up in an elegant yet professional outfit. Within half an hour, sh
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Just as Isla was about to give her final response to Celestine, her phone rang again. She glanced at the caller ID and immediately straightened up. It was the chairman."Chairman, I’m listening," she answered, her voice professional.Elijah’s voice came through the phone. "When you say Ms. Valencia, do you mean Celestine Valencia?"Isla shifted her gaze to Celestine, who was watching her with mild curiosity. "Yes, master. Celestine it is.”There was a brief pause on the line before Elijah finally spoke. "Alright. Give her the chance. She gets to make the speech she wants."Isla blinked in slight surprise. "Are you sure about this, Chairman? Actually—""It’s fine. I said allow her," Elijah interrupted, his tone firm yet indifferent.With no room for further argument, Isla exhaled and nodded. "Alright, Chairman. As you wish.”She ended the call and lifted her eyes to Celestine, who was still waiting expectantly. "The chairman has made changes. He has granted you the opportunity to give
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With shaky hands, Sierra scroll further down the post, her breath catching when she saw a flyer with her own picture on it.Her eyes widened in disbelief. It was a picture from her social media, one she had casually posted weeks ago, now professionally edited into a stunning flyer. Her name was written boldly across it with the title:"WINNER & OFFICIAL PERFORMER at the Dominion Group Party!"But that wasn’t even the craziest part. Right above the flyer, the official post from Dominion Group read:"Congratulations to @SierraLane (her TikTok handle)! Get ready for an incredible performance this Friday at the Dominion Party! Follow her for more amazing music!"Gasp! Sierra clutched her chest, feeling like her heart might jump out. This was free promo—the kind of exposure people paid thousands, even millions, to get!She quickly tapped on the comments section, scanning through the flood of reactions."Wow! I’ve seen her live videos before! She’s so talented!""Omg, she’s from our univers
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"You don't have to, Sierra," Elijah said calmly. "You have your reasons, and I understand. Besides, I don’t own you to even get angry or anything.""Elijah, please—" Sierra tried to speak, her voice laced with urgency."Good luck, Sierra," Elijah cut in smoothly. "I wish you the best performance."Before she could say another word, the call ended.Sierra sighed, staring at her phone screen. "He's still mad at me... but not much. I'll slowly get to talk to him and resolve everything," she murmured to herself.Her mood quickly shifted as she thought about her finances. "I now have 300 grand, and I'm going to get another 100 grand soon... that's close to half a million dollars! This is great!" she said happily, a wide smile forming on her lips.Meanwhile, at Chris's place, he was fast asleep on his bed when one of his guys barged in, opening the door and shaking him.“Chris, get up! Get up!” the guy urged, but Chris wasn’t waking up.Growing impatient, the guy shook him harder. “Chris, w
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Meanwhile…The sleek Audi Q8 rolled smoothly into the campus of New Ember University, its black finish gleaming under the morning sun. The low hum of the engine and the sharp, elegant curves of the car immediately drew attention.As it turned into the main parking lot and pulled into a space among a long row of older sedans and hatchbacks, heads began to turn.Conversations halted.Phones were subtly raised.Whispers rippled across the courtyard."Whose car is that?""Wait... is that a new Q8?""Damn… someone’s rich.”Then the doors opened.Betty stepped out first, looking crisp in her casual fit — neat, stylish, and unfazed by the attention. She adjusted her tote bag and gave a slight smirk at the growing crowd.And then—The passenger door opened.And Sierra Lane stepped down.Her black heels touched the pavement as she stood tall, hair flowing, her outfit perfectly fitted — simple yet stunning. She carried herself with the kind of effortless confidence that didn’t need to ask for a
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Just as Felix stepped out, Sierra walked into the parlor with Betty beside her, both of them dressed and ready for the day. Sierra held her bag loosely in one hand, her other resting lightly on her hip.She walked up to Elijah, her expression soft but slightly apologetic.“I’m sorry,” she said, “I couldn’t prepare anything for you this morning. I—”Elijah looked up from his laptop, the faintest smile tugging at the corner of his lips. “Don’t be silly,” he said gently, waving it off. “Why are you worrying about that? I’ll get something when I’m hungry.”He leaned back slightly, scanning her from head to toe. The crisp blouse, fitted pants, and the subtle scent of her perfume that lingered in the air — she looked hot, effortlessly.“You both are heading out for class, right?” he asked, his eyes lingering just a second longer than usual.Sierra nodded, adjusting her bag strap.“Yes. I missed the last lectures, so I really can’t skip today.”Elijah gave a small nod, the warm look still in
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Elijah spent the next few minutes opening the remaining boxes, examining the shirts, pants, sneakers, and the carefully chosen bottles of cologne. He didn’t rush — he appreciated each piece, the detail, the effort Sierra had put in. Once done, he gathered them all and walked them over to the wardrobe, arranging them neatly.When he returned to the room, he looked at Sierra with a small smile and said simply,“Thank you.”Sierra nodded, her smile warm and soft.“This is nothing compared to what you’ve done for me.”She shrugged lightly. “Just a small gesture.”Elijah’s eyes lingered on her for a second longer before he asked with a faint grin,“So… what did you prepare for the night?”Sierra lit up slightly, her tone proud.“Spicy jollof rice with grilled chicken thighs and sweet-fried plantain. I also made some creamy coleslaw on the side — and fresh juice.”Elijah raised a brow, clearly impressed.“Eaten?” he asked.She shook her head.“No one has. We were all waiting for you.”Then
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Celeste looked ahead for a moment, then turned back to Elijah with a gentle shake of her head.“No, please,” she said softly.“Just drop me down the street. I’ll get a car from there.”Elijah glanced at her, brow slightly raised.“You sure?”She nodded, her tone reassuring.“Surely. Thank you, though. I really appreciate the ride.”Elijah gave a small nod, saying nothing more as he guided the car smoothly through the street.A minute later, he eased the car to a stop near a quiet corner just as she’d asked. The soft glow of nearby streetlights spilled onto the pavement.Celeste unbuckled her seatbelt and reached for the door. As she stepped out, Elijah leaned slightly toward the open window and said calmly,“Take care of yourself.”Celeste smiled warmly, clutching her bag.“I will. You too, Elijah.”With that, she closed the door gently, gave him one last glance, then turned and walked off into the night.Soon, Elijah arrived at the estate. The iron gates opened silently as the black
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Celeste looked ahead for a moment, then turned back to Elijah with a gentle shake of her head.“No, please,” she said softly.“Just drop me down the street. I’ll get a car from there.”Elijah glanced at her, brow slightly raised.“You sure?”She nodded, her tone reassuring.“Surely. Thank you, though. I really appreciate the ride.”Elijah gave a small nod, saying nothing more as he guided the car smoothly through the street.A minute later, he eased the car to a stop near a quiet corner just as she’d asked. The soft glow of nearby streetlights spilled onto the pavement.Celeste unbuckled her seatbelt and reached for the door. As she stepped out, Elijah leaned slightly toward the open window and said calmly,“Take care of yourself.”Celeste smiled warmly, clutching her bag.“I will. You too, Elijah.”With that, she closed the door gently, gave him one last glance, then turned and walked off into the night.Soon, Elijah arrived at the estate. The iron gates opened silently as the black
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Elijah said nothing at first. The faintest breeze swept past them.Just as Elijah was about to respond to Phantom’s question, his phone buzzed sharply in his pocket — cutting through the tense silence like a knife.He slid it out and glanced at the screen.Sierra.A flicker of softness touched his otherwise unreadable face. He answered with a quiet tap and brought the phone to his ear.“Sierra.”Her voice came through, gentle but laced with concern.“Where are you? Are you okay?”She hesitated, then added,“It’s almost 8 p.m… and food’s ready.”Elijah’s gaze drifted toward the edge of the compound, his voice lowering as the weight of the evening finally began to settle behind his calm exterior.“I’m fine,” he said. “Just had a meeting. I’m on my way back now. I’ll be there soon.”There was a brief pause on the line, then Sierra replied softly,“Okay. I’ll keep it warm.”Elijah ended the call and slipped the phone back into his pocket.He turned to Phantom again — the moment from earli
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Phantom’s expression hardened immediately. His jaw clenched as he stepped closer to the man on the ground, glaring down at him like something rotten.“This idiot…” he muttered, the disgust in his voice unmistakable.He looked up at Elijah, his voice rising with bitter edge.“Two weeks ago, a father came to me — desperate, shaking. His fourteen-year-old daughter had gone missing after school. They searched everywhere. Nothing.”Phantom's eyes burned, his fists slowly curling at his sides.“We found her three days later. In an abandoned building on the edge of town. She was barely breathing, drugged, bruised, used.”He tilted his head toward the man on the ground.“This one is the bastard who took her.”The men around fell silent. Some averted their eyes. Others clenched their jaws.Phantom continued, voice now as sharp as broken glass.“He lured her in like a predator. Promised her a ‘modeling opportunity.’ Got her in his car. And when the parents tried to go to the police…”He gave a
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Just as the police began filing out and the air started to settle, a sudden burst of movement shattered the moment.One of Phantom’s men — the same one who had once tried to rob Elijah that night — stepped forward, his face twisted with rage. He couldn’t hold it in anymore.“How dare you say our boss is under you?!” he snarled, eyes burning as he charged at Elijah.“I’ll teach you a lesson, you arrogant—”But he didn’t get far.Phantom moved like a lightning strike.His hand shot out and snatched the man by the collar, jerking him back mid-lunge. Before the thug could even speak another word—SMACK!SMACK!Two brutal slaps landed across the man’s face — loud, raw, devastating. The second one sent him sprawling sideways, a sharp crack echoing as a tooth flew out and hit the ground.The man staggered, blood dripping from his mouth, his cheeks flushed red and swelling rapidly. He stumbled to his knees, groaning.Phantom towered over him, seething.“How dare you?” he growled, his voice li
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Phantom’s jaw tightened. For a moment, he didn’t answer. Then he let out a hard breath through his nose and stepped forward, facing Elijah squarely.“Even though I’m ruthless,” Phantom said firmly, “I’ve never murdered the innocent. I don’t do that. Nor do I traffic, rape, or touch women. Never.”He pointed a blood-stained finger toward the ground.“Yes, I beat people. I break bones. I punish those who cross the line. But don’t let them add things I don’t do. I don’t run like that.”There was a raw honesty in his voice — harsh, but real.One of the officers behind Dorson scoffed and stepped forward.“So you beat people?” he snapped.“And who gave you that right? Huh? Who gave you the power to take the law into your own hands?”Phantom’s eyes flared with rage. He turned sharply, stepping toward the officer, his voice venomous.“I’m the underworld boss.” He spat the words like fire. “You don’t tell me what to do. I answer to no one.”The tension roared back in like a tidal wave.Dorson
