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The laughter around the table died instantly.The man who had hissed at her blinked, surprised at her boldness.“Ah… it’s not that deep na—”“Shut up.” Sierra snapped.The entire restaurant had fallen silent. All eyes were now on Sierra and the stunned group of men.Even the waitstaff paused.“You sit here like street dogs, harassing a woman who’s done absolutely nothing to you, and you think it’s funny?”The moment Sierra said “street dogs”, the energy at the table snapped.The laughter vanished. The smirks turned to frowns.One of the men — the one with tattoos snaking down his arms and a cigarette hanging from his lips — stood up slowly, his chair sliding back with a metallic scrape.He stepped directly in front of Sierra, towering slightly, his eyes cold with irritation.He took a long drag from his cigarette, then leaned in too close—and blew the smoke right into her face.Sierra coughed, instinctively turning her head and waving the smoke away, her face tightening in disgust.Bu
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Sierra narrowed her eyes slightly, watching the group without saying a word.One of the guys — the one with the messy hair and silver ring-studded fingers — leaned back in his seat, puffing out a cloud of smoke that drifted lazily above his head.He looked around with a lazy smirk, then raised his voice just enough to be heard across the quiet tension in the room.“Waiter — or waitress, whatever…”He exhaled smoke slowly through his nose.“Bring us our usual dish.”The words landed with weight.A few nearby diners paused mid-bite, and even a passing waiter hesitated briefly before nodding quickly and scurrying off toward the kitchen.Betty raised a brow.“Did you hear that? Usual dish?” she whispered.“You mean they come here often? Acting like this?”Sierra’s gaze remained fixed on them, brows slightly drawn.“Apparently,” she said quietly, voice low.“And clearly… no one’s been able to put them in their place.”The men laughed among themselves again, as if they owned the entire sect
Chapter 261
As the Audi Q8 pulled away smoothly, Daniel stood there, his face twisting into something uglier than charm.He stomped his foot hard on the pavement, his jaw clenched, and his fingers balled tightly into fists.“You now have money?” he muttered under his breath, voice rising with each word.“After everything I did?”He looked around wildly, drawing brief glances from a few students in the distance.“I donated all my cash to you as a gift back then!” he hissed.“Spoiled you. Praised you. You were nothing without me!”His chest heaved as he glared at the spot where her car had just been.“And now you act like I’m nothing? You think you’ve made it?”He gritted his teeth, pacing in small circles.“Fine, Sierra. You want to act cold?” he growled. “I'll make sure I have my way with you. One way or the other I would, it's either you cooperate or I get it forcefully.” His voice dropped to a bitter sneer as he turned and stormed back toward his own car.In the car, Sierra tightened her grip
Chapter 260
Meanwhile, at the New Ember Police Station, activity was buzzing near the front entrance of the old administrative building.Felix, dressed with sleeves rolled neatly up to his elbows, stood beside a well-dressed woman in her late twenties — the interior designer he had contacted. She wore stylish glasses, a jumpsuit, and held a tablet in one hand, taking notes as she eyed the compound with a sharp, professional gaze.A few officers curiously glanced their way as they talked, the atmosphere already different from the usual rigid police setting.Then came the sound of tires rolling in.A white box van pulled into the station’s courtyard, its back doors swinging open a few moments later to reveal a fully loaded interior of furniture and renovation materials.Inside were neatly wrapped desks, filing cabinets, modern chairs, and even decorative lighting pieces and paint buckets stacked with precision.Felix stepped forward with a smile, nodding to the team inside the van.“Alright, start
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Sierra sat still after sending her message, eyes fixed on the screen, feeling a knot in her chest. She’d just told FlibbityBoo—without saying it directly—that she was in love with Elijah. The silence on the chat was longer this time. Until… Ping. "Look Sierra, you're making a mistake." She blinked, sitting up slightly. "Today is already 29th October 2024. We'll be entering November soon… and then December. The year will be over." "And you're telling me you're still waiting for someone to come propose?" "What if he likes someone else?" "What if he’s not even thinking of making a move?" Her heart clenched. But the messages continued. "Sierra, this even shows that he’s not serious about you." "Because when a man knows what he wants, he acts.” Then came a pause, followed by another message that made her breath catch. "Let me tell you something… I’m not going to hide anymore." "I love you, Sierra." "Deeply. I’ve hidden it behind this name — FlibbityBoo — for too long." "But
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The first image showed a young man standing beside a sleek matte-black Rolls-Royce, one hand in his pocket, the other adjusting the button on his velvet blazer. He wore black sunglasses, and his expression was relaxed but powerful. The sky behind him was cloudy, but it made him look even more dramatic — as though he belonged to the storm. The second photo captured him leaning on the balcony of a high-rise penthouse, city lights glowing in the background. He wore a simple white designer shirt, the sleeves rolled halfway. A wristwatch gleamed on his wrist, and his gaze was locked on something in the distance, giving him an air of mystery. The third image was taken at what looked like a luxury car expo — the young man was standing casually beside a red Lamborghini, dressed in a dark green fitted polo and jeans that sat perfectly on his athletic frame. His face was clean-cut, his jawline sharp, hair styled with intentional effortlessness. His lips were slightly parted, caught mid-smile
Chapter 257
Elijah remained seated in the quiet luxury of his living room. His laptop still rested on his lap, the glow of spreadsheets and confidential documents reflecting briefly in his eyes.After a while, he reached up and gently closed the lid with a soft snap.He exhaled and leaned back slightly, pulling out his phone instead. With a few quick taps, he ordered food through one of his usual delivery apps — something simple, rich, and hot.As he waited, his thumb began to scroll idly through his home screen… until his gaze landed on the TikTok app.He opened it.The feed came alive instantly — sounds, transitions, lights. But he didn’t care about any of it. His fingers moved instinctively to Sierra Lane’s page.Her profile popped up.There she was — glowing, laughing, singing. Each video a glimpse into her rising world. Her smile. Her presence. Her voice.He played a few, watched silently, then slowed down to read the comments. Fans. Admirers. Curious strangers. Praise flooded every corner.
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Marcus held her gaze for a quiet moment, then gave a faint, reassuring smile — the kind that barely reached his eyes.He gently touched her hand resting on his face, then lowered it with care.“All is fine,” he said in his deep, measured tone.“Just been busy handling a few things. Routine work.”He took a slow sip from the cup she’d brought, using it as a subtle way to close the subject.His wife watched him for a moment longer, her eyes searching his face — as if she knew there was more, but chose not to press it.Instead, she gave a soft nod.“Alright.”She smiled faintly and picked up her own cup, taking a small sip.She took another gentle sip from her cup, then glanced sideways at him, her voice casual but thoughtful.“Has Elijah called?” she asked softly.Marcus paused mid-sip.He lowered the cup slightly, his jaw tightening just a bit — a subtle reaction only someone who knew him deeply would notice.He shook his head slowly.“No,” he said. “Not yet.”She set her cup down gent
Chapter 255
“Been a while,” he said warmly, already opening his arms to pull her into a hug.But Sierra took a subtle step back, her expression calm, composed — but distant.Daniel paused mid-motion, his smile faltering for a second. He lowered his arms awkwardly and gave a tight nod, pretending not to notice the rejection.“Right. Cool.”He cleared his throat and tucked his hands into his pockets casually.Then his eyes roamed her again — appreciative, lingering.“Still beautiful as ever, I must say,” he added with a smug grin.“But now it’s not just beauty. It’s fame too.”He leaned slightly to the side, his tone playful but cocky.“I’ve been seeing your name everywhere. Posters, clips, you’ve gone viral. Looks like New Ember finally produced a real star, huh?”He gave a slow whistle.“You always had it in you, I guess. Just needed the world to catch up.”His gaze locked on hers, a subtle hint of flirtation in every word.“Must be hard keeping up with all the attention now… though if I’m being
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