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Elijah lowered himself into the chair beside the bed, lifting his own cup for a slow sip.“A plan?” he echoed, one brow slightly raised.Sierra hesitated. “Uhm… are we doing anything today?”He shook his head lightly. “Not actually — unless you have anything in mind.”She nodded, her gaze drifting to the coffee in her hands. “I’ll leave tomorrow to my place. I told you that already, right?”“Yes, I’m aware,” Elijah replied evenly. Then his tone softened just a fraction. “And by the way, your mom called yesterday. I told her you were actually asleep.”Sierra gave a small nod, though there was a hint of reluctance in her eyes. “Thanks,” she said quietly.Elijah got up, leaned down, and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead.“Finish and come downstairs,” he said simply.Sierra nodded, watching as he turned and walked out, the door closing softly behind him.Left alone in the quiet room, she sat still for a moment, the faint warmth of his touch lingering on her skin. She took another slow
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A small smile touched his lips. “We’re very good, Aunt. How about you and Uncle?”“We’re doing fine,” she replied warmly. “Just missing our daughter as always.”Elijah’s smile deepened. “She’s fine.”“Where’s she, please?” her mother asked curiously.Elijah glanced in the rearview mirror at Sierra, curled up and fast asleep in the back seat. “Actually, we’re just coming back from her end-of-term party, and she was so tired that she slept. I’m driving her home,” he said.“Oh…” her mom responded softly. “She actually told me about the party — that’s why I called, to ask how it went. But if she’s asleep, she should rest then.”Elijah nodded, even though she couldn’t see it. “She’s very fine, Aunt, and everything is good on her side too.”“I know you’re taking care of her well,” Sierra’s mom said warmly. “She told me last time she stays at your side and does nothing — just you spoiling her.”Elijah laughed quietly. “She deserves it, Aunt. She’s a nice lady… and I have many more things for
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Lawrence’s lips trembled as he tried to speak, but before a word left his mouth, Elijah’s arm lifted in a sharp, fluid motion—BANG!The deafening shot cracked through the air, the muzzle flash lighting Lawrence’s terrified face for a split second. The bullet slammed into the tiled floor, inches from his foot, shards of stone biting into his leg. His heart jumped so violently he nearly staggered backward, hands instinctively raising in surrender.Elijah’s expression never changed. He tilted his head, the gun still warm in his grip, and shifted his gaze to Phantom’s men. His voice came low, cold, and final:“Kill them all.”Gasp.The sound was sharp and collective. Lawrence’s face drained of color, his breathing turning ragged. Daniel’s knees buckled, his lips quivering as his eyes darted to Phantom’s armed crew. His three friends froze where they stood, their bodies shaking so hard it looked as if the floor itself trembled beneath them.Lawrence’s voice cracked. “W–wait… no… please…”
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Elijah’s voice cut through the tense air like a blade.“Bring them out.”At his order, Phantom’s men moved without hesitation. The car doors swung open, and Daniel, still battered and swollen from the earlier beating, was yanked out first. His legs barely supported him as they dragged him forward. Behind him, his three friends were pulled from the other vehicle, each limping, faces bloodied and clothes torn.Lawrence’s eyes widened in horror.“Daniel!” he shouted, rushing forward. He grabbed his son by the shoulders, pulling him close as if his presence alone could shield him from whatever was about to happen.Lawrence’s voice trembled with a mix of fear and outrage.“What did you do to my son?” he demanded, glaring at Elijah.Elijah didn’t flinch. Instead, he grabbed Daniel by the collar and yanked him forward.“Tell your dad what you did,” Elijah ordered coldly.Daniel kept his head down, his lips pressed tight. His silence only made Elijah’s jaw tighten. With a sharp movement, Elij
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Outside, the night air was heavy, carrying the faint scent of exhaust and damp asphalt. Phantom’s men moved with silent efficiency, splitting up the captives without needing orders twice.Daniel, his face swollen and bloodied, was shoved into the back seat of one car, two men flanking him. His three friends, barely able to stand from their beating, were dragged to another vehicle and dumped inside like sacks of grain.Sierra, still asleep and breathing softly, was placed gently into Elijah’s Prado. Elijah took the driver’s seat, his jaw tight as his hand lingered on the steering wheel for a moment.Phantom leaned in from the passenger side, his voice low but eager.“Master… where we heading to?”Elijah’s eyes narrowed, the streetlights catching the cold steel in his gaze.“The Everhart house,” he said flatlyPhantom gave a sharp nod, then signaled to his men. Engines roared to life, the convoy pulling out of The Grand Monarch’s gates into the quiet streetsAbout an hour later, the con
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Elijah’s eyes stayed on Sierra for a long moment before he finally looked toward the doorway where Phantom stood, his men still gripping a battered Daniel.“Phantom,” Elijah said, his voice low but cutting through the tension like a blade, “give him his clothes.”Phantom blinked, slightly surprised. “Master?”“I was going to have him thrown out naked,” Elijah continued coldly, “but I’m not giving anyone the chance to film him like that and have it spread. I don’t want Sierra seeing anything that’ll make her realize what happened tonight.”Phantom understood immediately. With a curt nod, he motioned to one of his men, who reluctantly walked back into the room, snatched Daniel’s crumpled clothes from the floor, and shoved them into his hands.Daniel, still trembling and bloody, quickly scrambled to pull them on, flinching with every movement. He didn’t dare meet Elijah’s eyes.Once dressed, Phantom’s men resumed dragging him out. Elijah watched only long enough to make sure Daniel was c
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