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"Killian Jones." He answered smoothly. Ian's eyes lit up. "Jones? Are you related to Peter Jones by any chance?" Janelle immediately tensed. "Dad, he's not..." "Yes." Killian cut in, his voice calm and measured. "Peter Jones is my father." Ian's entire demeanor brightened. "Ah! It's so good to finally meet Peter's first son. He always spoke so highly of you." "Did he?" Killian murmured with a faint scoff, a subtle shadow flickering in his eyes. Not anger toward Ian, but the sting of old memories resurfacing. "Well then." Ian said, raising his glass, "Are you two planning to get engaged?" Janelle nearly choked on her food. "Dad!" she exclaimed, laughing nervously. "We just started dating, surely, there's no need to rush things." "But I must say, I like Killian. I thought you might bring someone... questionable." Ian said with a smirk. "But this, this is a pleasant surprise. I'm impressed." Killian offered a confident smile, his tone smooth. "Thank you, sir. I'll
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Killian hugged her, resting his chin lightly on her shoulder. "What… what are you doing?" She asked, startled. Her heart pounded in her chest, at this rate… her feelings for him would only triple. She was barely holding herself together as it was. "Stop worrying." He whispered softly into her ear, then his voice dropped lower. "Do you want me to sleep with you again tonight?" Janelle's breath caught. "No... I'll be fine on my own..." She stammered, unsure if she was trying to convince him or herself. "Okay. Good night." Killian said as he began to pull away. "Killian, wait." She said suddenly, grabbing his hand and holding it tightly. He turned to look at her, patient as always, waiting for her to speak. Her heart was pounding, this was it, the moment she had to come clean about the dinner, about her dad. But the words wouldn't quite come out yet. He turned back to her, brows drawing together with quiet concern. "What is it?" She wanted to tell the truth, wanted to
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At the company, Janelle's father, Ian Thorn, sat waiting in her office. He glanced at the time again, his daughter was unusually late. Far more than she had ever been. Janelle was a perfectionist, even when she'd been ill, she had never let it affect her punctuality. Work had always been her sacred space, but now, here he was, waiting for over an hour. And she still hadn't shown up, to make matters worse, Vanessa had arrived earlier than Janelle. Ian tapped the table impatiently. "Where is she?" He asked, irritation slipping into his voice. "I'm not sure, sir. Maybe she... spent the night at her boyfriend's again." Vanessa mumbled, then quickly realized her slip. "What?" Ian's eyes narrowed. "Oh... I mean..." "Out with it. What do you know? Who is this ‘friend’ my daughter keeps mentioning? Is he the boyfriend you're referring to?" "Sir, I think it's best you ask her directly." Vanessa stammered. "I am asking you." Ian growled. "Unless you want to start looking for
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When Killian got Janelle's text to pick her up, he didn't waste a second. He drove there quickly, a strange sense of relief washing over him the moment he saw her waiting. She was okay, Janelle got into the car. "You know you've been out of it since yesterday." She said, giving him a sideways glance. Killian didn't respond, not a word, they arrived at her apartment, and Janelle immediately got to work packing more of her things. She brought out a larger box this time, stuffing in her clothes, a few more sleep wears, and all her corporate outfits. She even muttered something about going shopping soon. As she wrapped up, she reached for her car keys. "You won't be needing that." Killian said. "What? I thought you agreed..." Killian didn't let her finish. He stepped forward, calmly taking the keys from her hand. "It's getting late. Let's just go home. I don't want to argue." Janelle stared at him, clearly annoyed, but didn't fight him further. The ride back was filled with
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Killian arrived at the interrogation room. The man who had tried to kill Janelle was handcuffed to the chair, his expression twisted in a sick grin, wild eyes, he was not bothered, like someone who had nothing left to lose. He hadn't said a single word since being brought in. Not during booking, not during the ride over not to any of the officers. Killian entered the room, shutting the door behind him. He pulled out the chair and sat across from the man, locking eyes with him. "So." Killian started calmly, "who sent you?" The man tilted his head and scoffed. "You have no idea what you're in the middle of." Killian didn't blink. "You're the detective, aren't you?" The man continued, grinning wider. "The one protecting her?"Killian's expression didn't shift. "Who sent you, and what does he want?" "If you want to keep your little girlfriend safe," the man drawled, "you'll stay far away from the investigation into her mother's death. That's the thread that'll get both o
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Owen decided to head home that night. "You sure you'll be okay? You can spend the night if you want." Killian offered, leaning against the doorway. "I don’t know… I think I'd rather go." Owen replied with a faint shrug. "She might be upset if she finds me here in the morning." He added. There was a pause. "Did someone really try to kill her?" Owen asked quietly. "Yes." Killian said, voice low but firm. Owen looked down. "I'm sorry." "What for?" Killian asked, brow furrowing.But Owen didn't answer. "I have to go." With that, he turned and left. ***The next morning*** Janelle stirred awake, blinking against the morning light. Of course, Owen was gone. Good, she pulled herself out of bed and began packing her things. She couldn't stay, not when she knew Owen might be a regular visitor here. That was a boundary she wasn't willing to cross. She zipped her bag shut just as a voice startled her from behind. "Planning on sneaking out?" Killian asked, leaning against the d
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"Why shouldn't he?" Janelle snapped. "Why shouldn't anyone?" "That's what everyone always did, isn't it? Took your side. Mom. Dad. Everyone except Grandpa. And he's gone too." Owen said with a scoff. "And when I reached out to you..." Her voice was low now, but it carried a rawness that made Killian go still. "Wasn't that enough? I loved you. I thought I had a special bond with my older brother. But all I got was rejection." She scoffed and looked away. Owen looked like he wanted to say something, but stopped himself. "What?" Janelle snapped, her glare sharp. "Cat got your tongue?" "Watch it, Janelle." Owen bit back. "You're still just as selfish, aren't you?" "Me?" She scoffed, her voice rising. "I'm the selfish one?" But before she could say more, Janelle suddenly clutched her chest. Her breathing quickened. "Janelle?" Killian rushed to her side. "Hey, hey, breathe. Look at me. Just breathe, okay?" "She's having an asthma attack." He said, his voice low but urge
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Janelle couldn't believe her eyes. Standing right in front of her, as smug as ever, was Owen. "Janelle?" Owen blinked, equally surprised. "Wait! You two know each other?" Killian asked, looking between them. "Yes." Janelle said flatly, crossing her arms with a scoff. "Killian, meet my estranged older brother." She added, giving Owen a look that screamed annoyance. "Brother?" Killian repeated, clearly taken aback. Now that he thought about it, he didn't actually know that much about Owen's family background. He'd always assumed Owen had no close ties, after all, the guy had left home at eighteen… or was it that he'd been kicked out? But a sister? "Is that how you introduce me?" Owen asked, putting a hand to his chest dramatically. "What? Should I have rolled out a red carpet for you?" Janelle shot back. "Hold on a second..." Killian cut in, still processing. "You both have the same parents?" "Yes." They both answered, in perfect sync, as if it were the most unfortunate
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After dinner, Janelle leaned back in her seat and casually asked. "So… won't your girlfriend be upset I'm staying at your house?" Killian looked up, expression unreadable. "I don't have one." "Oh, that's right. You're gay." She muttered under her breath, but not quiet enough. Killian raised a brow. "What did you say?" "Nothing..." "Why would you assume I'm gay?" "I… no reason." She replied, looking away. "That's a lie." Killian stood, walking toward her. His slow, deliberate steps made her instinctively back up. She kept moving until her back hit the wall. "Why did you say that?" He asked again, voice low. "Fine." She said with a sigh. "I heard it at your office, okay?" "What?" Killian's brows furrowed in disbelief, his expression a mix of irritation and surprise. Killian stared at her, clearly trying to process what she had just said. That was what people at his own firm were whispering behind his back? "You heard this when?" He asked, voice tight with disb
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