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The room was heavy with tension, thick enough to choke anyone who dared breathe wrong. Antonio had finally cornered Cynthia, the trap he had meticulously laid out over days, even weeks, now coming to its cruelest fruition. The soft glow from the ornate lamps cast shadows across the walls, flickering in rhythm with the heartbeat of the room, as Antonio’s eyes glimmered with a disturbing mix of triumph and lust.Cynthia sat on the edge of the bed, her hands clenched in fists, her body trembling—not from fear, but from fury and resolve. She refused to let him see the panic she felt. But even as she steeled herself, she could not hide the anxiety that surged through her veins as Antonio moved closer. Every calculated step he took, every word he whispered, reeked of danger.“Finally, my darling,” Antonio said, his voice low and smooth, like oil over a blade. “Tonight is the night we begin our life together properly.” His eyes roved over her, dark with intentions Cynthia had no desire to en
Chapter 125
The room was heavy with tension, thick enough to choke anyone who dared breathe wrong. Antonio had finally cornered Cynthia, the trap he had meticulously laid out over days, even weeks, now coming to its cruelest fruition. The soft glow from the ornate lamps cast shadows across the walls, flickering in rhythm with the heartbeat of the room, as Antonio’s eyes glimmered with a disturbing mix of triumph and lust.Cynthia sat on the edge of the bed, her hands clenched in fists, her body trembling—not from fear, but from fury and resolve. She refused to let him see the panic she felt. But even as she steeled herself, she could not hide the anxiety that surged through her veins as Antonio moved closer. Every calculated step he took, every word he whispered, reeked of danger.“Finally, my darling,” Antonio said, his voice low and smooth, like oil over a blade. “Tonight is the night we begin our life together properly.” His eyes roved over her, dark with intentions Cynthia had no desire to en
Chapter 124
Sophia’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Do I want to win?” she repeated, her voice dripping with incredulity. “Brandon, what are you talking about? What influence do you have here? You always like to act like you’re important, when, in reality, you’re nothing!” Brandon’s lips curved into a subtle, almost unreadable smile. He didn’t appear offended. Instead, he looked at her with the kind of calm confidence that made Sophia’s words feel small, even futile. There was something in the way he held himself, something in the ease of his posture, that unsettled her. “You think I’m joking?” he asked softly, his voice smooth but edged with an unspoken authority. “In that case, maybe I should just tell you the person who is going to emerge as the winner of this conference… since you're not interested in being the winner.” Sophia’s eyebrows shot up. “Oh, really? And who is that?” she demanded, her voice laced with disbelief, the kind that could shatter glass if it were physical. Br
Chapter 123
The sun had already begun its descent behind the distant hills, casting long shadows across the Greyson estate, but the warmth of the evening did little to calm the storm that had just erupted in Elias Greyson’s mind. His phone vibrated violently in his hand, the caller ID flashing the number of a hospital emergency line. With a sense of foreboding, he answered.“Sir, we have found your wife, Marianne,” a voice said, strained and urgent. “She was struck down beside the road. Someone saw her lying there and called for assistance. She’s being transported to the hospital now.”Elias felt his chest tighten. The world seemed to stop for a moment, the words sinking into him like heavy stones. His knees went weak, but he forced himself to stand. “Which hospital?” he asked urgently.“St. Raphael Medical Center, sir. She’s stable for now, but she needs immediate attention,” the voice replied.Elias’s hand shook as he ended the call. He turned to Cynthia, who had been nearby, her expression sud
Chapter 122
Sophia sat in the living room, her fingers nervously tapping against the armrest of the sofa. Her mind was still buzzing with the events of the international conference. She had tried so hard, had done her best, and yet, despite her effort, she had failed to secure the top spot. Even with her mother, Ava, by her side guiding her and offering connections, the outcome had not been favorable. The weight of disappointment pressed down on her chest, making it hard to breathe.Ava noticed her daughter’s demeanor. She had been quiet for a few minutes, watching Sophia pace the floor, her expression a mixture of frustration, confusion, and disbelief. The older woman had experienced such moments in life before and knew that they often carried the seeds of bigger lessons. She decided it was time to speak.“Sophia,” Ava said gently, drawing her daughter’s attention. “Sit down. There’s something I want to discuss with you.”Sophia sank back into the sofa, folding her arms. Her eyes, however, rem
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Damien staggered, clutching at his chest, his surprise quickly turning to fury. “Logan! You can’t—she’s mine! You’ll regret—”But Logan didn’t give him the chance to finish. He slammed Damien to the floor, his weight pinning him down with merciless strength. Every fiber of Logan’s being screamed for vengeance, his movements precise, efficient, and fueled by the injustice of what Damien had tried to do.Charlotte, still trembling on the edge of the bed, watched as Logan moved with an almost supernatural intensity. She felt the rush of relief flood her veins, her heart swelling with gratitude and awe. Logan was not just protecting her; he was exacting justice for all the terror Damien had tried to inflict.Damien, realizing the gravity of the situation, tried to push Logan off him, but it was futile. Logan’s grip was iron, his every motion calculated to subdue, not simply strike. “I warned you,” Logan growled, his voice low and lethal. “You touch her, and you’ll pay with more than your
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