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Jayden could barely breathe.His chest rose and fell with short, ragged gasps. Blood dripped from his lips. His limbs trembled. Pain throbbed through every inch of his body.But it was not just the pain that crushed him—it was the sight in front of him.Stella.She wasn’t shocked.She wasn’t crying.She was watching.And worse… she looked angry.Her eyes, once filled with warmth and trust, now burned with cold fury. Her jaw was tight. Her fists were clenched. And when her gaze met his—it wasn’t pity he saw.It was disgust.Jayden’s mind spun in circles.Why? Why is this happening?What did I do?He coughed hard, blood was splashing on the floor. He turned his eyes toward Stella again, desperate for understanding.Through broken breaths, he forced out his voice.“Wh-what’s the meaning of this?” he croaked. “Why… why am I being attacked?”No one answered.Not even Stella.She just stared at him… as if he was a stranger. As if she no longer knew him.Jayden’s heart sank deeper than the p
COLLAPSE OF TRUST
Inside the Office of Advanced Cosmic Systems and Development, Orion Dynamics Headquarters…Jayden Cole sat behind his sleek, obsidian-black desk, the subtle reflection of his face was shimmering on the polished surface. His silver laptop glowed softly in front of him, casting a blue hue over his features as lines of graphs, digital maps, and coded project estimates flickered across the screen. It was the dashboard of his masterpiece—the Trust Built Expansion Strategy—and it was finally transitioning from blueprint to execution.The soft hum of the air conditioner whispered through the room, blending with the low whirr of the laptop’s fan. The silence was almost reverent. Every line of code, every blinking indicator on the screen, felt like a prayer answered. This was the product of his effort, the reason why he was able to easily win the hearts of the Orion family.Jayden paused, his shoulders were relaxing slightly as he inhaled deeply.“Everything is aligning,” he whispered, his
WHISPERS IN THE LAMPLIGHT
In a dimly lit chamber inside the Khyber mansion, the heavy curtains are drawn, and only a golden lamp flickered on the round oak table.Elder Mason Orion Stella's uncle sat upright, dressed in a deep green robe with silver linings. His gray beard framed a face that rarely smiled. Yet now, there was a spark in his eyes—an energy Tariq Khyber hadn’t seen in years.“I am telling you,” Elder Mason said, his voice was clear and certain, “this guy is very smart. His wisdom is like that of a god.”Tariq Khyber, leaning back in his seat, blinked. The soft light bounced off the gold ring on his finger as he slowly turned to face Elder Mason.He raised a brow. “Is it that Jayden guy?” he asked. “But… he’s barely done anything within the Orion company. According to you he only just started working in the company. How can you say such a thing?”Elder Mason leaned forward. His tone grew more passionate.“Because of the idea he gave,” Mason said. “That plan he suggested last week, during the fami
A KISS AND A CRACK IN THE SILENCE
Stella’s eyes widened.She didn’t look at Jayden like a boss anymore.No.Now she looked at him like a woman with questions. With fear. With hope.Her lips parted, but no words came out yet.She placed a hand gently on her belly—as if to protect it. Or maybe… to connect with it.“Jayden,” she said softly, “what did you just say?”Jayden’s mouth opened slightly.But he didn’t speak.The air between them had changed. It wasn’t just work anymore. It wasn’t just manners.It was personal now.Stella’s heart was beating fast. Her throat felt dry.Jayden finally spoke, but his voice was soft—like a man trying to hide something behind a smile.“I didn’t say anything serious,” he replied, looking away for a moment. “It’s just an old poem. One I used to sing to my baby brother back in Neovalle.”He gave a small, quick laugh—but it was nervous.“‘Baby, baby, my baby,’” he added, trying to brush it off. “That’s all it was.”But Stella didn’t fully believe him.Still… she said nothing more about i
ECHOES OF SOMETHING MORE
Stella blinked once—then sat up straighter in her chair. She quickly reached for a small control on her desk and dimmed the brightness of her screen. Her fingers brushed her collar lightly, it was an unconscious attempt to look composed. But her heart? It was pounding harder than usual.She wasn’t nervous. No, she couldn’t be. She was Stella Orion, and she was the boss here, the number one individual in the building.But still… Jayden Cole’s presence stirred something inside her.Dylan walked in casually, with hands behind his back, and stopped near the desk.“Hey, cousin,” he said, flashing a boyish grin. “Hope we’re not interrupting.”Stella gave a half-smile. “You never knock, do you?”“Why knock when I bring good company?” Dylan replied, stepping aside and waving toward Jayden. “You already know him.”Jayden stepped forward. “Miss Stella.”His voice was smooth and steady.Stella stood to her feet. Her posture was elegant, commanding—but there was a softness in her eyes now.“Jayd
EYES THAT REMEMBER, HEARTS THAT SEE
The sun was high in the sky when a sleek, Cadillac CT pulled up at the base of the Orion Dynamics headquarters.The door clicked open, and Jayden Cole stepped out.He wore a well-fitted dark blue suit, paired with a crisp white shirt and polished black shoes. His glasses reflected the sunlight, but his calm, confident expression remained clear. He looked around briefly, adjusting his collar as he stood tall.Waiting just a few steps ahead was Dylan Orion—Stella’s cousin and one of the most respected young minds in the Orion family. Dressed in a stylish grey outfit with the Orion family crest pinned to his chest, Dylan smiled and extended his hand.“Mr. Jayden,” Dylan said warmly. “Welcome. I’m Dylan Orion. I’ll be showing you around today.”Jayden shook his hand firmly. “Thank you, Mr. Dylan. It’s a pleasure to be here.”“Please, just Dylan,” he replied with a chuckle. “Come, follow my lead.”As they began walking together toward the building entrance, a few people nearby turned th
THE TRIAL OF COSMIC MINDS
Uncle Christopher adjusted his seat slightly and leaned forward, his eyes were now focused on Jayden.“Jayden,” he said clearly, “Before you walked in here, there were deliberations concerning the way forward for the Orion family and their franchise, but if you must know, there is tension in this room. The truth is—as it is now, we are stuck. The board is divided.”He pointed briefly toward the PowerPoint slides still glowing on the screen. “Some of us believe licensing the Orion's cosmic energy systems to external tech partners will help us scale faster. Others think it’s too risky and could expose their secrets.”Jayden nodded slowly.Uncle Christopher continued. “We’ve hit a wall, and the truth is—we’ve been here since Marvin died. No fresh ideas, no real progress. We need perspective. That’s why you’re here.”Jayden stepped forward gently, reached into his back pocket, and pulled out a small notepad. He clicked his pen and took brief notes while glancing at the slides being presen
SEND HIM IN
Stella’s face lit up faintly for the first time in months.Her lips parted slightly, and her tired eyes shimmered with a sudden spark of curiosity.“Well then,” she said, her voice was steadier now. “What are we waiting for? Send him in.”Uncle Christopher gave a slow nod. He turned slightly to the young man standing behind him—his assistant—and signaled with a small wave of his hand.The assistant leaned in.Uncle Christopher whispered something quietly into his ear. The assistant listened, gave a respectful nod, and immediately turned around. He exited the boardroom quickly, his polished shoes were making light taps against the floor.The meeting continued. Board members went back to their discussions.“Licensing is a mistake,” one investor said firmly. “We’ll lose everything we worked for.”“But pushing too fast might cause system overloads in unknown regions!” a scientist warned. “We need field tests—months of them!”“The market is hot now!” another shouted. “If we don’t act, som
THE MOTHER, THE FRANCHISE, THE FUTURE
Three Months LaterIt had been three long months since Marvin’s burial.The pain didn’t leave. It only changed form. It sank deeper inside Stella Orion.She was now five months pregnant. Her belly had grown round and full. Her skin had stretched, and her steps had slowed. Her face looked tired—more pale than usual. The glow people often said pregnant women had was missing. Instead, her eyes carried deep sadness.Because of her intense grief, her health had weakened. The doctors had warned that the stress was too much. To help her stay stable, they inserted a special injection line into her wrist—an IV drip that gave her strength, vitamins, and kept her hydrated. It was always connected when she had to attend meetings or go out in public.Today was one of those days.She had a very important meeting with the board members and investors of her advanced cosmic energy franchise. They had all gathered to discuss the future of the company Marvin helped her build.Even though she was pregn
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